Symptoms of Depression

What are the symptoms of depression?

Depression can affect people in many different ways. Some people experience primarily psychological and emotional symptoms, whilst others may experience a range of physical effects. The following is a list of possible symptoms of depression:

• Feeling in a low mood for long periods of time
• Feeling numb and empty
• Feeling hopeless and helpless
• Feeling tired and lacking energy
• Getting no pleasure from previously enjoyable activities
• Losing self-confidence and self-esteem
• Losing interest in sex
• Withdrawing from other people
• Experiencing changes in sleeping patterns (too much/not enough)
• Experiencing changes in appetite (greater or less than normal)
• Finding it hard to concentrate
• Preoccupied by negative thoughts
• Having thoughts about harming yourself
• Having thoughts about suicide