Symptoms of Depression

Symptoms you may recognize as depression. You may also be depressed and not realize it if you experience these symptoms:

• You don't feel pleasure in anything; you don't enjoy doing the things you used to do.
• You are irritable most of the time.
• You don't have the energy to complete tasks, do your schoolwork, dress well, or get involved in any activities.
• You have trouble sleeping and wake up un-rested OR you are sleeping much more than usual.
• You have difficulty concentrating and your mind often wanders.
• You don't feel like getting out of bed to face the day.
• You feel an underlying anxiety.
• You frequently cry or have crying spells for no real reason.
• You don't feel good about yourself and often don't even like yourself.
• You feel isolated or apart from others, both physically and emotionally.
• You are very lonely.
• You feel unloved and unwanted by your friends and even your family.
• You have no appetite and get no enjoyment from eating OR you are eating more often that usual.
• You have a variety of physical complaints like stomach aches, headaches, backaches, constipation.
• You have difficulty making decisions; you worry about the consequences of even routine decisions.

If any of these symptoms persist for two weeks or more, seek a professional opinion from a mental health professional.