What are the symptoms of depression??
Most of us feel sad, lonely, or depressed at times. It's a normal reaction to loss, life's struggles, or injured self-esteem. But when these feelings become overwhelming, cause physical symptoms, and last for long periods of time, they can keep you from leading a normal, active life. Here are some symptoms: Trouble in concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions, Fatigue, Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and helplessness, Pessimism and hopelessness, Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or sleeping too much, Irritability, Restlessness, Loss of interest in things once pleasurable, Overeating, or appetite loss, Aches, pains, headaches, or cramps that won't go away, Digestive problems that don't get better, even with treatment, Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings, Suicidal thoughts or attempts.
Depression is a common mental disorder which may be present in both children and aged persons, which may be caused due to various factors. the causes may include: someone in the family having depression, biochemical imbalance in the brain, or some kind of physical illness, tendency to worry too much, stressful events in life (financial crisis, abuse) or social factors. The symptoms of Depression may include - low mood, disturbed sleep, markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all activities most of the day or all days, increase or decrease in appetite, weight loss when not dieting, feeling of hopelessness or inappropriate guilt almost everyday, feeling that it is no need to live etc. (symptoms occuring for two week period or more). For further queries /clarifications regarding symptoms of Depression you may talk to me by booking my session in this site. Thanks!