The perception of reality, including life and death, can become altered. Pixabay
20. Sad individuals tend to have a heightened perception of life and death.
Not very many people understand that depression doesn’t always lead to suicide. After all, that’s all we hear about in the news. However, what depression does is skew one’s perception of life and death. The concept of one’s mortality usually comes to mind during moments of crisis or desperation. Also, with the fluctuation of moods, going in and out of these mindsets frequently can make these thoughts more prevalent.

The waves of unhappiness can often go as quickly as they come. With those waves comes heightened perceptions of mortality, and those thoughts may cross their mind. However, once the wave passes, those thoughts may subside, at least for a little while. It can be challenging for unhappy individuals to navigate those reoccurring waves, especially not knowing when the next one will occur.