| What
are the Symptoms of Clinical Depression?
There
are different types of depressive disorders, including
bipolar illnesses, major depressive disorders, and
chronic, low-level depressive conditions. The following
are typical indications that an individual may be
experiencing depression: |
| 1.
feelings of sadness, emptiness, flat mood, loneliness,
or depression.
2.
loss of interest in or pleasure in activities, withdrawal
from activities and people.
3.
significant weight loss or gain.
4.
significant change in sleep pattern (excessive sleep
or difficulty sleeping).
5.
agitation, nervousness, anxiety.
6.
considerable fatigue or loss of energy.
7.
feelings of guilt or worthlessness.
8.
difficulty with concentration and focus.
9.
thoughts of death or suicide. |
People
who are depressed often experience physical symptoms,
such as headaches, sleep disturbance or fatigue, and
do not recognize these as indicative of depression.
There is also a great deal of overlap among the experience
of depression and anxiety.
For additional informaiton
on depression, link
to the APA
HelpCenter.
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