I had no idea until now.

Depression is perhaps one of the most misunderstood conditions there are. It does not always present itself as somebody crying in their bedroom. At times, it can be a neat house and a smiley face with zero energy from within; other times, it could be a messy kitchen and unwashed hair after days of no shower.

If you’ve been feeling sorry for yourself because of your lack of “willpower,” now is the time to realize that there could be a deeper problem going on. Here are the top six reasons why you might just be dealing with depression.