What are the signs of depression?

Question

I think I might be depressed.I sleep a lot and dont like to go outside during the day because I think everyones watching me and making fun of me.Do I?

And I've been crying for no good reason

Answer 1

This sounds more like aniexity than depression, depression you don't want to get out of bed, don't want to shower, you feel overwhelmed by sadness or emotionless.

Answer 2

Serenity has a great article on what the symptoms of depression are. I will tell you my point of view. Depression, anxiety and bipolar.

Valerian and St Johns worth and Kava kava are natural anti depression, anti anxiety herbs.
5 HTP and Gaba are also good alternatives...just do not mix them with medications as this can have negative effects. Be aware of medications anyway. A pastor who comes in the ED often, once asked me this question: Did you ever see somebody on medication and heal (he was speaking about anti depression/ anti anxiety and bipolar medications. This boggled my mind....I could not find a person....
Depression is a phase when it is when you see part s of yourself, the world you do not like. You can not accept these realizations. Medications keep you quiet and subdued. Do not forget that the next step is anger and needs to get out before the next step of anticipation, acceptation and goon with your live. Medication might be a bridge for a while but not for ever...
With anxiety something has happened in your past and if you start to go into the anxiety mood is because something triggered this awful memory. You can not or do not want to go to this experience s it is too painful. So what do you do go in panic and nowadays it is called a panic attack.

To get to the origin of your depression or anxiety you can use tools. Tool like EFT (emotional freedom technique) and EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). What caused the anxiety...what is behind your anxiety? You can get there and be more what you really are. Enjoy every moment.

Answer 3

wll those can be signs of depression, and they can also be signs of something else. Lost of interst in the things you use to enjoy, not being hungry, not wanting to go out with friends, not intersted in anything you use to be intersted in, sleeping, sad, confused, stressed, wanting to be left alone, moody, crying for no reason, not wanting to clean or keep yourself clean, or get dressed, staying in bed all day, not doing your dishes, cooking, eating right, cleaning your house, and a heck of a lot more, so if you think you may have depression, please go and get some help for it before it become too bad. Now thinking everyone is watching you and laughing and making fun of you, that sounds like a phobia, and they can work with that too, you may be parionid or becoming that way, and if you get so you don't leave the house, then that will be another phobia, that will need to be worked on, so pleaas so and get some professional help, and get these things worked out, so you can go on and have a fun life again.

Answer 4

A depressive disorder is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. Such as sleeping alot, isolating yourself, ignoring hygiene, weight gain, increase or decrease in appetite, sweats, anxiety, headaches, paranoia, and others.

A depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood. It is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be willed or wished away. People with a depressive illness cannot merely "pull themselves together" and get better. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. Appropriate treatment, however, can help most people who suffer from depression.

Other symptoms of Depression:

Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood
Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex
Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down"
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
Appetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain
Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts
Restlessness, irritability
Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain.

Symptoms of Mania which is caused by depression:

Abnormal or excessive elation
Unusual irritability
Decreased need for sleep
Grandiose notions
Increased talking
Racing thoughts
Increased sexual desire
Markedly increased energy
Poor judgment
Inappropriate social behavior

Answer 5

Not going outside will cause anyone to be depressed, you have to go outdoors to atleast enjoy to sunshine.

The signs and symptoms of clinical depression are:

Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" mood
Changes in sleep patterns
Reduced appetite and weight loss, or increased appetite and weight gain
Loss of pleasure and interest in once-enjoyable activities, including sex
Restlessness, irritability
Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as chronic pain or digestive disorders
Difficulty concentrating at work or at school, or difficulty remembering things or making decisions
Fatigue or loss of energy
Feeling guilty, hopeless or worthless
Thoughts of suicide or death

Answer 6

this can be a few things; panic and anxiety disorder; not eating, not sleeping, or over eating and over sleeping, excessive crying spells or just in general lacking interest in daily life are signs and symptoms of being depressed. you should really seek medical help if you think you may be depressed. i get this every winter and then spoke with my doctor and she recommended daily out door walks; and if it was too cold or the weather was too nasty she said that 10 minutes in a tanner could make a world of difference in seasonal affective disorder.

Answer 7

Some symptoms of depression are insomnia, sleeping alot, loss of appetite or weight gain, loss of interest in things you once enjoyed, tearfulness, anxiety, and thoughts of harming oneself or others. If you are having trouble, you may want to speak with a therapist. They can help you work through your fears, and sadness.

Answer 8

Signs of depression are.........wanting to be alone, being in the dark, not wanting to do the fun things you do like watch tv, listen to the radio, not wanting to eat or to keep eating an not wanting to stop.To have a change in your mood, to cry alot, to not listen and care about friends and family, not care about yourself.

Answer 9

I think u r just dealing with something on the inside,Is something
on your mind maybe u need to talk to someone close,If not it will
make u think u r depress or just crazy.

Answer 10

sounds like your a bit schizo