http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY100
Here is a list of the signs or symptoms of major depression:
- Sadness, depressed mood, crying over seemingly minor setbacks
- Increased irritability, crankiness, difficulty being satisfied
- More easily frustrated, gives up quickly after initial failures
- Poor self-concept, low self-esteem, reluctance toward attempting endeavors
- Loss of interest in previously pleasurable activities
- Changes in appetite (decreased appetite most common) often signaled by rapid weight gain or loss.
- Changes in sleep patterns (not enough or too much sleep)
- Slowed, inhibited actions (slow, soft speech; slowed body movements).
- Fatigue, loss of pep and energy
- Poor concentration, attention and/or memory.
- Thoughts or words about death or suicide
Most people will experience some of these symptoms from time to time, but in order for it to be considered major depression; you should be experiencing at least 5 of these symptoms, continuously, for at least 2 weeks.
"Stressful life events can trigger depression in someone who may already be vulnerable to getting depressed"
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