Depression, in the early stages, is often silent and overlooked. The symptoms are sometimes easy to hide. Here are 25 hidden signs that a loved one's depression is getting worse or starting to surface.

1. They listen to music less frequently.

2. They start wearing baggier and/or rattier clothes.

3. They don't take care of themselves (no bathing, no makeup, etc...)

4. They either stay in too much or go out too much.

5. They don't answer their phone for an extended period of time.

6. They stop eating and/or overeat.

7. They don't make an effort to contact people.

8. They bail on plans last minute.

9. They zone out randomly.

10. They laugh less.

11. They wear darker colors.

12. They either procrastinate or over-plan.

13. They either clean excessively or don't clean at all.

14. They blurt out random things at random times.

15. They shuffle instead of walking.

16. They can't hold eye contact.

17. Their view on life is more pessimistic.

18. They are easily irritated.

19. They are overly emotional.

20. They are up late or sleep in late.

21. They are sluggish.

22. They have trouble remembering things.

23. They are tired all the time.

24. They become either clingy or distant.

25. They have overly good days and overly bad days.