Symptoms Of Depression

Depression looks different in everyone.  Not everyone who is depressed has every symptom.  The severity of symptoms also varies with individuals and over time.

Depression is more than just a fleeting sense of sadness; it is an emotional maze that can affect anyone at any age, gender, or background. Yet, the stigma surrounding mental health often means people suffer in silence - preventing open conversations that are crucial for understanding and healing. 

By recognizing the signs, we take a step toward dismantling the barriers hindering support and understanding. 

Common symptoms of depression:

Remember, those battling depression may have one or many of these symptoms at different levels of severity, so it’s important to keep an open dialog with someone you believe is depressed.

• 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/or 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

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