Signs of Depression

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Major depressive syndrome is characterized by a deeply despondent or sad mood and pervasive loss of pleasure.

• Changes in your appetite and weight (e.g., either a poor appetite and weight loss or increased appetite and weight gain)
• Loss of energy
• Weakness and fatigue
• Changes in your sleep pattern (e.g., sleeping too much or sleeping poorly)
• Slowed movement, restlessness, agitation and jumpiness
• Anxiety, helplessness, despair
• Loss of interest in usual activities
• Reduced sex drive
• Slowed, confused thinking, inability to concentrate
• Unusual indecisiveness
• Self-reproach, feelings of worthlessness
• Inappropriate guilt
• Crying spells, recurrent brooding, suicidal thoughts

If you experience 4 or more symptoms, most days, for a minimum of 2 weeks you may be depressed. Please, see your doctor and tell him/her your symptoms.