Signs and Symptoms

Depression Can Be Helped.

Signs and Symptoms

These sare some of the signs and symptoms of depression that you should be aware of:

Sadness

Loss of enjoyment from things that were once pleasurable

Loss of energy

Feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness

Difficulty concentrating

Difficulty making decisions

Insomnia or excessive sleep

Stomachache and digestive problems

Sexual problems (for example, decreased sex drive)

Aches and pains (such as recurrent headaches)

A change in apetite causing weight loss or gain

Thoughts of death or suicide or self-mutilation

and Self-mutilation or attempting suicide.

Types include:

Major Depression

Bipolar Depression

Chronic Depression or Dysthymia

Seasonal Depression

Psychotic Depression

Postpartum Depression

Although these signs and symptoms of depression are characterstic, they can occur in different patterns, like seasonal symptoms, or in association with manic features.

If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of depression, seek your health care provider's advice for treatment or referral to a mental health professional.

Warning Signs of Suicide:

If you or someone you know is demonstrating any of the following warning signs, contact a mental health professional right away or go to the emergency room for treatment.

Thoughts or talk of death or suicide

Thoughts or talk of self-harm or harm to others

Aggressive behavior or impulsiveness