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Symptoms of depression

Submitted by Flowry on Sat, 02/03/2007 - 11:38. ::

What are the different symptoms of depression? And how could i know if i am suffering from depression or not?

If you're feeling down for

If you're feeling down for 2 weeks, then it could be depression.

Depressiondefine affects

Depression affects your mood. People who suffer from depression are usually sad and down for long periods of time. If you're feeling miserable, hopeless, unhappy, irritable and anxious for more than a week, then maybe you have depression.

depression

Even if you feel you have symptoms of depression, don't self-diagnose. The best way is to see a Psychologist or Psychiatrist, as what Lovely suggested.

Hye depression is not just

Hye depression is not just feeling sad or gloomy but it affects body, mood thoughts of a person all together. Some of the symptoms are :

Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood

Feelings of hopelessness,guilt, helplessness, worthlessness

Loss of interest in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex

Loss of energy

Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions

Lack sleep, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping

Weight gain or weight loss

Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts

Restlessness,

Irritability

Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain

If you are having most of these symptoms for more than a week than the chances of your being depressed are there. Go and see psychologist or psychiatrist.

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