[header] How to know if someone is depressed but faking happiness [title] Notice whether the person's eating habits have changed. [step] Many people who are depressed start eating more or less than usual. They may also start making uncharacteristic choices about which foods to eat.
[header] How to know if someone is depressed but faking happiness [title] Notice whether the person's eating habits have changed. [step] Many people who are depressed start eating more or less than usual. They may also start making uncharacteristic choices about which foods to eat.
This may be because a bad day went on for too long and they failed to eat enough. Or, they may start pretending they want to cheer up, but have not done that yet. For example, if you smell someone's perfume, or notice the person is urinating more heavily than usual, they may not be experiencing normal mood swings. [substeps] If you notice someone having increased eating habits than usual, that may be a sign of depression. [substeps] For example, if someone who usually cooks healthy meals starts living on a diet of convenience food, they may be depressed. If you don't see what your friend or family member eats on a regular basis, pay attention to changes in their weight, which can indicate over-or undereating. [substeps] Some people who are depressed may overeat more often than others. If this is the case, suggest that your friend may be having a harder time adjusting to a change in her eating habits.