Saturday, November 15, 2008

Depression Signs and Symptoms

Depression Signs and Symptoms

Feelings 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 - No interest in or ability to enjoy former hobbies, pastimes, social activities, or sex.

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 the morning, or oversleeping (also known as hypersomnia).

Psychomotor agitation or retardation - Either feeling “keyed up” and restless or sluggish and physically slowed down.

Loss of energy - Feeling fatigued and physically drained. Even small tasks are exhausting or take longer.

Self-loathing - Strong feelings of worthlessness or guilt. Harsh criticism of perceived faults and mistakes.

Concentration problems - Trouble focusing, making decisions, or remembering things.

Here is a list of signs and symptoms of depression... And i see myself in some of them... Like:

-> Feeling helpless
-> Lost of interest
-> Sleep changes
-> Self-loathing
-> Concentration problems

5 out of 8...... I have no comments...



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