Depression Signs & Symptoms
An Instagram Series
Our Depression Signs & Symptoms Instagram Series talked about about the signs and symptoms of Depression. Being aware of the signs can help you support your loved ones, or even seek help yourself.
Having persistent feelings of Depression such as:
Sadness, anxiousness, emptiness, guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, can be a sign of depression. |
Having extreme difficulty concentrating, remembering to do even the simplest of everyday tasks, or having trouble making decisions can be a sign of depression.
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Aches and pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without any clear physical cause and which do not ease with treatment, can be a sign of depression.
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Apathy towards, or diminished pleasure in life's activities, or a sudden disinterest in the things that used to be enjoyed, can be a sign of depression.
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Changes to normal sleep patterns, such as insomnia, or oversleeping. Being either not able to sleep, or sleeping away significant hours of your life is a very common sign of depression.
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Significant changes in appetite and body weight, whether it be a marked weight gain, or weight loss over a short period of time, can be a sign of depression.
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Increased anger or irritability, low tolerance levels and a short temper. When everyone and everything appears to be causing distress, this can be a clear sign of depression
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Fatigue or a loss of energy can be a sign of Depression. If you feel tired, exhasted and find that even simple everyday tasks seem to take everything out of you, it might be time to see a doctor or talk to someone about it.
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