What are some signs of depression?

Question

detailed answer please!!

Answer 1

Hmmm . . . in the interest of keeping it simple, depression is when you don't feel good. Everybody gets depressed sometimes, at least once in a while. Usually there's a reason for it and you know about it (in which case, just do something to change your circumstances or forget about it).

If you feel very bad and don't know why, then you might have clinical depression or something similar. I think that's the main difference.

Have a great day!

Answer 2

changes in weight and appetite, either increase or decrease

loss of enjoyment in things that were enjoyable

profound sadness without explanation - can't attribute sadness to hormonal changes or sad events

irritibility

sleep changes, either decreased ability to sleep or increase in duration and need for sleep

hopelessness

crying easily

lack of ability to talk to anyone about feelings

thoughts of death, increase in thoughts of being killed in an auto accident, for example, or thoughts that death will bring relief

inability to focus on relationships, work, school

isolating more than usual, withdrawn


watch the movie Middle of Nowhere, excellent depiction of a man with severe depression

depression has variables of intensity, severity, can be mild or debilitating, long lasting or very sudden

increase in frequency and duration of what might otherwise be considered normal low periods

responds to medication and counseling

if there is no response from medication it might not be depression but traumatic disorder

Answer 3

Changes in sleep habits. Changes in eating habits. Crying more than usual or no emotion. Not being able to concentrate. Little energy. Feeling helpless and hopeless. When you have plans with someone you really enjoy and you dread it. Change in hygiene habits. When you have to psyche yourself up to answer the phone or door or open mail. If you start feeling that everyone would be better off without you, get to the emergency room.

Answer 4

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

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