How do I know if I have major depression?
The symptoms of depression include:
- persistently sad, anxious, irritable, empty mood
- loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed, including sex
- trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
- significant appetite and/or weight changes
- difficulty thinking, concentrating, remembering, making decisions
- feeling tired, rundown, loss of energy
- feeling restless, agitated or physical slowing
- feelings of guilt, worthlessness, hopelessness, helplessness, emptiness
- persistent physical symptoms such as a headaches, digestive problems, chronic pain that do not respond to routine treatment
- recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts
Not everyone with depression experiences every symptom. The number and severity of symptoms vary among individuals and over time.
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