Depression Symptoms

Depression Symptoms

The persistent feeling that characterizes major depression can lead to a range of behavioral and physical symptoms. These may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behavior, or self-esteem. Depression can also be associated with thoughts of suicide of sadness or loss of interest
Mood: anxiety, apathy, general discontent, guilt, hopelessness, loss of interest, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, mood swings, or sadness
Behavioral: agitation, excessive crying, irritability restlessness, or social isolation
Sleep: early awakening, excess sleepiness, insomnia, or restless sleep
Whole-body: excessive hunger, fatigue, or loss of appetite
Cognitive: lack of concentration, slowness in activity, or thoughts of suicide
Weight: weight gain or weight loss Also common: poor appetite or repeatedly going over thoughts
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Anxiety symptoms

People may experience:
  • Whole-body: fatigue, restlessness, or sweating
  • Behavioral: hypervigilance or irritability
  • Cognitive: racing thoughts or unwanted thoughts
  • Also common: anxiety, excessive worry, fear, feeling of impending doom, insomnia, nausea, palpitations, poor concentration, or trembling
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