What are the signs of depression? And Why do people get depressed?

Answer 1

Signs and Symptoms of Depression

The term depression refers to:

1. A persistent sad mood and/or irritable mood

2. Loss of interest or pleasure in activities (such as hobbies, work, or being with friends)

3. Sudden change in appetite or weight

4. Sleep pattern change - inability to sleep or sleeping too much

5. Restlessness or decreased activity that is noticeable to others

6. Loss of energy (feeling tired all the time)

7. Difficulty in concentrating or making decisions

8. Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt

9. Frequent thoughts of death or suicide

Some of our life experiences are the cause for depression. For example: death in the family, divorce, loss of a job, stress at work, financial problems and many more.

Answer 2

I am depressed, and have been for quite a while. My signs are that i no longer care to do the things i love. I have always been creative, and i love to draw, paint, make collages. But i don't have the drive to do that anymore. I also sleep a lot more. I sleep about 12 hours a night, when i would normally sleep only 8 hours a night. I also tend to disconnect myself from others when i am depressed. I don't call my family or friends, i stay pretty quiet. And it takes a lot to make me laugh when i am depressed. I also eat very little when i am depressed, i don't get an appetite, and i only eat when i feel very hungry, to the point that i almost feel sick. I also don't care to dress up or look nice. I just wear jeans and a swearshirt, and don't do my hair. These are the things i have noticed i do when i am depressed.

And i really don't know what causes my depression. Sometimes i feel like it is because i am not completely fulfilling my dreams. Sometimes i feel like i am stuck in life. But i think depression is cause by different things for different people. Sometimes it is a chemical imbalance in the brain. Sometimes it is an event that sends someone into depression.

Answer 3

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