Symptoms of Depression
- Feeling sad, empty or numb.
- Feeling hopeless, helpless, and or/ worthless.
- Loss of interest, motivation or pleasures.
- Irritability or crankiness; constantly critical or complaining.
- Changes in appetite; unusual weight gain or loss.
- Changes in sleep patterns (trouble falling asleep, sleeping all the time).
- Fatigue, loss of energy.
- Physical slowing of speech, movements or thinking.
- Low self esteem and self confidence.
- Poor concentration or indecisiveness.
- Thoughts of death or suicide.
- Increased behavioral problems (trouble at school, work, etc.)
- Thoughts of suicide, suicide plans, or attempts.
- Persistent physical problems (i.e.: neck/back pain, headaches, stomach aches, joint pain).