Boys’ depression often manifests as anger or irritability, but teen mental health surveys tend to ask about hopelessness.
  • curiosityLynx ( curiosityLynx@kglitch.social ) 
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    3 years ago

    Definitely not ADHD in my case. My depression came from family history and having internalised harmfully high expectations.

    Edit: Oh and likely genetics that produce less serotonin than would be ideal.

    Edit2: Also, it developed way too gradually to be a burnout.