What Are the Symptoms of Depression?
Depression can be as normal as anxiety. Things happen in our lives that truly cause us to feel depressed. If a loved one dies, it is normal to experience depression.
There comes a point when depression is not normal, like:
- depression symptoms staying more than two weeks
- depression symptoms that cause suicidal thoughts
- depression symptoms that prevent you from doing your usual activities
It is vital to identify the symptoms of depression so you can get treatment, or to provide support to a depressed friend or loved one.
Depression Symptoms
- Lack of energy
- Crabbiness
- Body aches and pains
- Trouble concentrating
- Self-hatred
- Altered sleep patterns - too little or too much
- Change in appetite - eating more or less than normal
- Loss of interest in daily activities
- Thoughts of helplessness
- Thoughts of despair
If the depression symptoms haven’t disappeared in a couple of weeks, it may not pass without the proper treatment.
Your medical doctor can determine whether a physical condition is causing the depression. If it is not, he can direct you to the right doctor for treatment.