what are the signs of depressions?

Question

what are the signs of depression?

Answer 1

always looking at the bad side of things........

Answer 2

Symptoms of Depression

People who are depressed or manic may not experience all of the following symptoms. Some will have many symptoms, others will have just a few. The severity of the symptoms may also be different for every person and even vary over time. If you are experiencing some of these symptoms or if you have questions about whether you may be depressed or manic, you should consult with your physician or a qualified mental health professional. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, or has made plans to do so, you should seek the help of a mental health professional or physician immediately.

* Sadness, anxiety, or "empty" feelings
* Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down"
* Loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed, including sex
* Insomnia, oversleeping, or waking much earlier than usual
* Loss of weight or appetite, or overeating and weight gain
* Feelings of hopelessness and pessimism
* Feelings of helplessness, guilt, and worthlessness
* Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts
* Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or remembering
* Restlessness, irritability or excessive crying
* Chronic aches and pains or physical problems that do not respond to treatment

Answer 3

The feeling of depression is one of emotional suffering, sometimes seen as a mental analogue of physical pain. Someone who is depressed may be said to have a 'heavy heart', or if more seriously depressed be 'broken-hearted', because of a common sensation of the emotion in the chest. Other somatic expressions can be a sense of 'low spirits', a 'drag' or being weighed down, and a heaviness in breathing, expressed as despondent or dejected sighing. It may also be associated with apathy, boredom, emptiness and lack of any positive source of interest or joy.

Depression, however, is a medical condition. You can be sad, yet, not be depressed. Depression can be a hormonal imbalance that needs to be treated. It may be caused by a loss or personal failure (as in sadness), personal rejection, or indeed by any undesired outcome or situation, particularly if the situation happens or continues despite the efforts of the subject. In addition to sadness, there can in a depressed mood be a conscious resignation that the unpleasant situation is difficult to change. Usually whatever causes the state of depression is consciously recognised as the cause, which is not necessarily the case with longer-term clinical depression. Other conscious factors in maintaining depression may be loneliness and long-term stress. All these factors combine under the heading of innate emotional needs, known as human givens, not being met causing the person to worry excessively.

External affective signs of depressed mood also include a physical hunching or stooping, or putting the head in the hands, and an appearance of being physically subdued, and flatness of speech.

Answer 4

You have some wonder answers here.

Depression is not a good thing, especially for a prolonged time. I know first hand about being depressed.

Answer 5

if you put a check mark next to any of the following questions..its time to see your doctor>
I feel sad or irritable.
I have lost interest in activities I used to enjoy.
I’m eating much less than I usually do and have lost weight, or I’m eating much more than I usually do and have gained weight.
I am sleeping much less or more than I usually do.
I have no energy or feel tired much of the time.
I feel anxious and can’t seem to sit still.
I feel guilty or worthless.
I have trouble concentrating or find it hard to make decisions.
I have recurring thoughts about death or suicide, I have a suicide plan, or I have tried to commit suicide.

Answer 6

You truly feel like the world is going to end because you can't get through something so painful. You are very sad, and you start to cry a lot. There's always hope in your life though. Look at me.

Answer 7

What are the signs of happiness or being upset or sad?
You know what you are when you need to know it, anything else is just your mind and ego messing with you, don't pay it any heed.
Also, if you search for something long enough, you will find it...

Answer 8

Eating too much, not enough, sleeping too much, not enough, emotionally down and irratable. This goes on for a long enough for others to notice. Been there done that.

Answer 9

Moody, critical, lack of energy, sleeping too much or too little, losing interest in things you normally would enjoy.

Answer 10

anger, sarcasm, constant exhaustion, mood swings, the need to be left alone, crying for no reason, and watching the game-show channel on cable

Answer 11

Not eating, sleeping more than usually,not enjoying everyday activities