Depression Symptoms We all Should Know
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Depression Symptoms We all Should Know
| Thu, 01-19-2006 - 10:02am |
Do you or someone you know suffer from depression? Here are some signs that are easy to recognize.
Depression is not something you can just snap out of and feel better; it is a serious illness that needs to be treated. It is not your fault that you are depressed, and you can get better. There are many common signs of depression that indicate a problem. If you have some of these signs that last for more than two weeks, see your health care provider and get help.
- Feeling empty, sad, and anxious.
- Feeling tired or having no energy.
- Feeling restless and irritable a lot of the time.
- Crying more than usual.
- Feeling worthless, helpless, hopeless, and guilty.
- Having no interest or joy in life.
- Having trouble sleeping or waking up very early in the morning.
- Having problems eating too much or too little food.
- Thinking about suicide and death.
- Having trouble concentrating, remembering, and making decisions.
- Having physical problems that don't go away when you take medicine, such as headaches, stomach problems, and pains in your body.
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