Symptoms of depression are different from the normal ups and downs of life that may cause someone to feel a little "blue" from time to time. Symptoms often go on for a long time and may change as depression gets worse. Often the first signs of depression are irritability, sadness, or boredom. Children or teens with depression may also have behavior problems or problems in school.The symptoms of depression are often subtle at first. It can be hard to recognize that symptoms may be connected and that you might have depression. The main symptoms used to diagnose depression in children of any age are long-term irritability, sadness, and a loss of pleasure in activities once enjoyed. Other symptoms include: Changes in appetite that may lead to problems maintaining a normal weight.
Problems with sleeping or sleeping too much.
Feeling hopeless, worthless, or guilty.
Difficulty concentrating, thinking, or making decisions.
Recurring thoughts of death or suicide
2007-02-28 10:38:35
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answered by ? 2
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The main symptoms and signs of depression are the following:
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
2014-05-27 22:17:58
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answered by Anonymous
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Depression can seem to take over a persons mind. A suffer doesn’t feel there own emotions they feel the depression a constant state of despair. They feel as If dropping out of life is the best thing for them to do. That withdrawing from what was your life is the only thing to do. Giving up on the things you once enjoyed because you are trapped in the hold of the depression and it is sucking the joy out of you. People seem like they are constantly irritating being around them is no longer worth it. You can’t even escape in your sleep you depression won’t let you fall asleep or you sleep to much. Food either can’t stay down so you eat very little or you just can’t stop eating.
2007-02-28 18:19:21
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answered by anisah 3
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A feeling of hopelessness lasting longer than 4 days. Loss of appetite. Trouble sleeping.
2007-02-28 18:07:16
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answered by Elias 5
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go to peekvid and watch the movie the secret
2007-02-28 18:43:13
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answered by ? 5
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