Symptoms of Depression- Not all people will recognise if they are depressed. They may know that they
- are not right and are not functioning well. They may feel they have a physical illness, for example, if they lose weight. The following is a list of common symptoms of depression. It is unusual to have them all but one or more often occur together.
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- Low mood for most of the day, nearly every day.
- Things always seem 'black'.
- Abnormal sadness, often with weepiness.
- Feelings of guilt worthlessness or uselessness.
- Loss of enjoyment and interest in life, even for activities that you usually enjoy.
- Poor motivation. Even simple tasks seem difficult.
- Poor concentration. It may be difficult to read, work etc.
- Sleeping problems. Sometimes difficulty in getting off to sleep. Sometimes waking early and being unable to get back to sleep.
- Lacking energy and always feeling tired.
- Difficulty with affection, including going off sex.
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Poor appetite and loss in weight. Sometimes the reverse happens with comfort eating and weight
- Irritability, agitation or restlessness.
- Symptoms often seem worse first thing each day.
- Physical symptoms such as headaches, general aches, pains or palpitations.
- Recurrent thoughts of death or suicidal ideas - '' I life's not worth living".
