Depression varies from person to person, but there are some common signs and symptoms. It’s important to remember that these symptoms can be part of life’s normal lows. But the more symptoms you have, the stronger they are, and the longer they’ve lasted the more likely it is that you’re dealing with depression.
10 common symptoms of depression.
- Feeling of helplessness and hopelessness.
A bleak outlook nothing will ever get better and there’s nothing you can do to improve your situation.
- Loss of interest in daily activities.
You don’t care anymore about former hobbies, pastimes, social activities, or sex. You’ve lost your ability to feel enjoy and pleasure.
- Appetite or weight changes.
Significant weight loss or weight gain a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month
- Sleep changes.
Either insomnia, especially waking in the early hours of morning, or oversleeping.
- Anger or irritability.
Feeling agitated, restless or even violent. Your tolerance level is low, your temper short, and everything and everyone gets on your nerves.
- Loss of energy.
Feeling fatigues, sluggish, and physically drained. Your whole body may feel heavy, and even small tast are exhausting or take longer to complete.
- Self-loathing.
Strong feeling of worthlessness or guilt. You harshly criticize yourself for perceived faults and mistakes.
- Reckless behavior.
You engage in escapist behavior such as substance abuse, compulsive gambling, reckless driving, or dangerous sports.
- Concentration problems.
Trouble focusing, making decisions, or remembering things
- Unexplained aches and pains.
An increase in physical complaints such as headaches, back pain, aching muscles, and stomach pain.
No matter how hopeless you feel, you can get better. By understanding the cause of your depression and recognizing the different symptoms and types of depression, you can take the first step to feeling better and overcoming the problem.
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