We all feel sad sometimes. It is not the fact of being human. However, they feel depressed for a long period is not normal and is often due to a mood disorder. There are numerous symptoms of depression, although not all people with depression have all of them.
Sometimes it is very evident when people are depressed. That may seem sad, not doing things you normally enjoy, and described themselves as feeling low and worthless. With other people, depression is less clear. Some people do not admit to feeling depressed or sad with a low mood, but generally look different to people close to them.
These are the main symptoms of depression:
* Persistent sad, anxious or “empty” mood
* Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
* Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness or
* Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities once enjoyable, including sex
* Decreased energy, fatigue, feeling “diminished”
* Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or remembering
* Difficulty sleeping, early morning awakening or oversleeping
Changes in appetite or weight or both
* Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts
* Restlessness or irritability
* Persistent physical symptoms such as headaches, digestive disorders, chronic pain and did not respond to routine treatment
There are different forms of depression. These are the most common:
* Major Depression – a combination of disabling symptoms that interfere with the ability to work, sleep, study, eat and enjoy a pleasant-activities. Major depression prevents a person to function normally.
* Dysthymic disorder – long-term (2 years or more), but less severe symptoms which may disqualify a person cannot avoid, but he or she normally works or feel good.
* Psychotic depression – when a severe depressive illness is accompanied by some sort of psychosis, as a break with reality, hallucinations and delusions
* Postpartum Depression – diagnosed a new case of the mother develops a major depressive episode within one month after delivery
* The seasonal affective disorder (SAD) – is characterized by the appearance of a depressive illness during the winter months when there is less daylight. Depression generally lifts during spring and summer.
People with depression are common mental health and other physical conditions such as anxiety disorders, alcohol and substance abuse disorders, and serious illness.
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