Someone who is depressed has feelings of sadness or anxiety that last for weeks at a time. He or she may also experience:
- Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness
- Irritability, restlessness
- Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable
- Fatigue and decreased energy
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
- Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
- Overeating or appetite loss
- Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
- Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive
problems that do not get better, even with treatment
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Someone who is depressed has feelings of sadness or anxiety that
last for weeks at a time. He or she may also experience: Feelings
of hopelessness and/or pessimism Feelings of guilt, worthlessness
and/or helplessness Irritability, restlessness Loss...
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Someone who is depressed has feelings of sadness or anxiety that last for weeks at a time. He or she may also experience:
