Depression

Emotional symptoms of depression include:

• feeling sad, down or empty for most of the day, nearly every day
• loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities
• becoming withdrawn from friends or family
• feelings of worthlessness or guilt
• suicidal thoughts
• crying for no reason.

Physical symptoms of depression include:

• low energy, fatigue and reduced activity
• insomnia or difficulty sleeping
• loss of appetite or weight
• increased sleep or appetite (atypical depression)
• trouble concentrating, making decisions and remembering things
• slowed body movements, thinking or speech
• difficulty sitting still, pacing or hand-wringing
• diminished sex drive
• back pain or headaches
• feeling sick and run down
• digestive problems.

Symptoms of anxiety are also common in people with depression, as the 2 conditions often occur together.

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