Signs of depression?

Question

What are some symptoms of depression? Especially for a teenage girl?

Answer 1

Irritable or angry mood – As noted above, irritability, rather than sadness, is often the predominant mood in depressed teens. A depressed teenager may be grumpy, hostile, easily frustrated, or prone to angry outbursts.
Unexplained aches and pains - Depressed teens frequently complain about physical ailments such as headaches or stomachaches. If a thorough physical exam does not reveal a medical cause, these aches and pains may indicate depression.
Extreme sensitivity to criticism - Depressed teens are plagued by feelings of worthlessness, making them extremely vulnerable to criticism, rejection, and failure. This is a particular problem for “over-achievers.”
Withdrawing from some, but not all people - While adults tend to isolate themselves when depressed, teenagers usually keep up at least some friendships. However, teens with depression may socialize less than before, pull away from their parents, or start hanging out with a different crowd.

Answer 2

Withdrawing from friends, and keeping secrets. Sleeping too much or too little. Being quieter than usual. Losing her appetite or eating too much. Crying a lot or shutting herself in her room. Not doing schoolwork (if she usually does it). Skipping classes or not fulfilling responsibilities (if she is usually very responsible). Insults herself a lot. Saying things like "I don't care" and "What does it matter" a lot.


There is also an opposite side to this. If she demands a lot more attention than usual, or seems more concerned about her looks/intelligence than usual, she might have low self-esteem or feel that she is being neglected.

Answer 3

Energy loss. A desire for solitude. You stop caring about anything else: goals, friends, life. You think alot and zone off in thought and in extreme cases random crying.
These are the symptoms I experienced when I was about 14. I will never forget them because each one got much worse later on and it still disrupts my life to this day!

Answer 4

There are many.. But some of the most common are wanting to be alone, the feeling that no one cares about you, and you are sad all the time. If this is you are someone you know, have them seek a professional.

Answer 5

Rebelling. Drinking. Smoking. Boredom. Quiet.

Answer 6

If you have had at least five of the depression symptoms listed below - especially if you feel depressed and have lost interest in things that you used to enjoy - you may be suffering from depression.

1. Depressed Mood
A person may report feeling "sad" or "empty" or may cry frequently. Children and adolescents may exhibit irritability.
2. Decreased Interest or Pleasure
A person may show markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, daily activities.
3. Weight Changes
Significant changes in weight when not attempting to gain or lose (a gain or loss of 5% or more in a month) may be indicative of depression. In children, this may also present as a failure to make expected weight gains.
4. Sleep Disturbances
Insomnia or sleeping too much may be a symptom of depression.
5. Psychomotor Agitation or Retardation
The person may be observed to be either agitated and restless or physically slowed down in their movements.
6. Fatigue
Deep fatigue or a loss of energy is a symptom of depression.
7. Feelings of Worthlessness or Guilt
A depressed person may feel that they have no value or they may feel inappropriately guilty about things they have no control over.
8. "Brain Fog"
A depressed person may have a diminished ability to think, concentrate or make decisions.
9. Thoughts of Death
A depressed person may have frequent thoughts of death and suicide, although they may or may not have an actual plan for carrying it out.

Answer 7

Lack of sleep, increased sleep, lack of appetite, increased appetite, irritability.

Teenage girls also are proned to cutting themselves when they are depressed, so it is something to watch out for.

Answer 8

http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Psychological_Services/selfhelp/depress.html