Do you know the symptoms of depression?

“There is no point treating a depressed person as though she were just feeling sad, saying, ‘There now, hang on, you’ll get over it.’ Sadness is more or less like a head cold – with patience, it passes. Depression is like cancer.”

― Barbara Kingsolver, The Bean Trees

Depression is not a new concept anymore. Thanks to the people, who are coming out and sharing the experiences. For sure, they are valuable and gives immense strength to the ones suffering. So, it is mandatory to know about it inside out. Before diving into the symptoms, let’s see what exactly is the depression.

What is depression?

Depression is termed as a mood disorder and also may be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities.

Symptoms:

1. Feeling sad and emptiness

2. Feeling anxious, restlessness

3. Showing signs of aggressiveness

4. Suffering from frequent headaches

5. Loss of interest

6. No longer finding pleasure in favorite activities

7. Feeling tired easily

8. Thoughts of suicide

9. Drinking excessively

10. Using drugs and engaging in high-risk activities

11. Insomnia

12. Inability to concentrate,

13. Difficulty completing tasks

14. Delayed responses during conversations

15. Reduced sexual desire

16.decreased appetite

17.weight loss

18. Decreased social interaction

19.feelings of guilt & pessimistic views