Depression can look different in different people, but it is generally experienced as a low mood that continues for at least two weeks. If you're depressed you may feel sad, hopeless, and unmotivated.

If you're in Connecticut, United States and experiencing these symptoms, there are 4 helplines ready to help:

Your mood has worsened in the recent weeks
You could feel slower in your movement, speech, and reactions than usual
You became irritable for no reason
You are unable to think
You wake up during the night or at dawn and cannot fall asleep again
You need to force yourself to eat
You cannot concentrate and have difficulties memorizing things
You feel guilty, and you loath yourself

Experiencing the symptoms of depression can be the greatest challenge of your life. Nonetheless, many people in your position have successfully got through it and built a better life. Depression may feel lonely, but you are far from alone in experiencing what you are feeling.

Talking about how you feel when you're depressed is hard. You may not want to burden other people with your problems. But it's important to recognize that this is your depression talking. There are helpline counselors and volunteers in Connecticut, United States that want to listen and offer you the loving support you need.

For free and confidential support with depression, sadness and feeling hopeless, consider contacting a hotline in Connecticut, United States today.