2006-10-21 18:39:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes, and it can be hard to notice. It's a feeling of overall lethargy - not motivated to do anything. Not caring about how you look, not wanting to go out with friends, just kind of a "whatever" attitude towards life.
Compare how you feel now to how you've felt during some of the best times of your life. Didn't you feel more energized, motivated, excited about the future?
St. John's Wort is a great herb you can take to help. It doesn't have any side effects and is relatively inexpensive.
2006-10-21 18:44:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different type of depression and different causes. Some can be a common sort of things that affect everyone at some time or other. Some forms can be caused by physical problems, or for women fluctuation in hormones. When you are physically ill you might feel down as well. Some medications have mild depression as a side effect. The first thing to do is to determine on a scale of 1-10 how bad do you feel. How often. Are there other symptoms going along with it, such as sleeping a lot, or not wanting to do any of the things that you use to enjoy. Did you mood change in response to some life event? And so on.
Basically depression can range from severe forms that are caused by physical problems in the brain and require medication to mild forms that are a natural result of responses to events in life. Treatment depends on the type. Could be meds, could be a cup of tea with a good friend, or something in between.
2006-10-21 19:11:34 · answer #2 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are varying levels of depression. Everyone above has listed many of the symtoms. But the one thing not mentioned is length of time. Everyone gets depressed now and again - feeling low, feeling blue. That kind of thing. But if it lasts longer than a week or so, you are probably depressed and should look for help. Even mild depression, if gone untreated, can become worse. If you feel any number of the symtoms above and feel them for longer than a week or so, I would talk to your doctor because it is very possible you are suffering from depression.
2006-10-21 21:53:28 · answer #3 · answered by Shadowtwinchaos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadness throughout the day, nearly every day
Loss of interest in or enjoyment of your favorite activities
Feelings of emptiness or hopelessness
Feeling stressed, nervous, or overwhelmed
Trouble concentrating or making decisions
Feelings of worthlessness
Excessive or inappropriate feelings of guilt
Irritability or restlessness
Thoughts of death or suicide
Physical symptoms are the following:
Fatigue or lack of energy
Sleeping too much or too little
Change in appetite or weight
Aches and pains
Headache
Back pain
Digestive problems
Dizziness
If you have a lot of these, it could be depression. There are lots of websites out there to give you information. Here's one:
http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/
Get help before it goes from mild to severe!
2006-10-21 18:54:27 · answer #4 · answered by SympatheticEar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loss of sleep and/or appetite, withdrawal from friends and family, detached from reality, feelings of worthlessness, crying a bit....those are just mild to lowlevel which can escalate to severe if not treated or get helped on by counseling. Medication helps to alleviate it but doesn't get rid of it. Talking to a supportive person helps out a lot...:)
2006-10-21 18:49:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The symptoms for depression run parallel with a greet many mental illnesses. If you feel that your quality of life isn't what you feel it should be then you should see a doctor, probably your general care practitioner for suggestions on what to do.
2006-10-21 21:45:54 · answer #6 · answered by evilangelfaery919 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your depression is mild you or your friends won't know. My wife of 45 years was recovering from cancer and a stroke. The oncologist asked if she was depressed she said no, I said yes. He put her on prozac, now we are both happy.
2006-10-21 18:51:34 · answer #7 · answered by jekin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sleeping more, or even less than usual. Change in appetite. Thoughts of being sad or hopeless. Feeling as if you cannot smile. No longer enjoying your usual hobbies and interests.
2006-10-21 18:44:03 · answer #8 · answered by winkcat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are varing levels of depression. mild, moderate and severve. they can fluxuate, but medication can help.
2006-10-21 18:42:59 · answer #9 · answered by kacsspock1221 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
General vagueness and dissatisfaction with no real reason or couse
2006-10-21 18:43:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋