By georgina rannard bbc news.
Depression matted hair.
Well that was what my hair looked like.
Going through depression most people forget to take care of themselves and that includes their hair in particular.
You have to always to cover your hair and walk out praying that no one sees below the scarf.
Hairdressers refuse to shave depressed teen s matted hair.
I had a 16 year girl come in who has been dealing with severe depression for a few years now kayley.
Which in turn makes you feel bad and not worthy.
I would tie it up into a bun put it halfway up to cover most of the bad ones and pretend as though this wasn t a bigger problem than it appeared to be.
Matted hair is prevalent.
According to the journal of the american medical association in the united states more than 20 26 of women and 8 12 of men experience a major depressive episode at some point in their lives.
However over time tangled hair can cause stress and the longer it stays the harder it is to.
However as you make the conscientious decision of fixing it and then seeing the beautiful result you will feel in control once again.
Matted hair and depression are linked because once it starts getting knotted your hair gives you the impression you are no longer in control.
Lost in thoughts and forget.
Having matted tangled hair is such a hindrance to work and life.
Teenagers are prone to depression because of a combination of hormonal changes as well as social stressors like peer pressure and bullying though persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.