Are You Depressed? The Signs and Symptoms of Depression
If you experience five or more of these symptoms for more than 2 weeks, or they?re severe enough to interfere with your daily routine, seek professional help:
* A persistent sad, anxious, or empty mood
* Sleeping too little or too much
* Reduced appetite and weight loss or increased appetite and weight gain
* Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
* Restlessness or irritability
* Persistent physical symptoms that don?t respond to treatment
* Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
* Fatigue or loss of energy
* Feeling guilty, hopeless, or worthless
* Thoughts of death or suicide
