Conditions & Diseases: Psychological & Mental Health

Depression

General Symptoms of Depression

The most common symptoms of depression include:

1. Depressed moods:
- Hopelessness and sadness feelings.
- Feeling discouraged or empty.

2. Loss of interest:
- Inability to feel or experience pleasure.
- The person loses interest in things that were pleasurable in the past such as social activities or interaction, sex, hobbies.

3. Appetite or weight changes:
- Significant weight gain or loss.
- Lack or excessive appetite.

4. Sleep changes:
- Insomnia or hypersomnia (the person sleeps excessively).

5. Fatigue or lack of energy

6. Psychomotor retardation or agitation:
- Unable to sit still.
- Anxious.
- Restless.
- Slow speech.
- Slow body movement.
- Lack of responsiveness.

7. Concentration problems:
- Inability to focus.
- Difficulties making decisions.
- Memory problems.

8. Irritability:
- Frustration over small, insignificant things.
- Easily annoyed.
- Angry outbursts.

9. Self- loathing:
- Worthless and guilt feelings.
- Critical attitude toward previous falls and mistakes.

9. Aches and pains:
- Headaches.
- Backaches.
- Diarrhea or constipation.
- Abdominal pain.
- Joint pain.

Article by Alina Morrow,
MS Psychology
OmniMedicalSearch.com
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