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What are the signs and symptoms of depression?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (www.nimh.nih.gov
), people with depressive illnesses do not all experience the same symptoms.
The severity, frequency and duration of symptoms will vary depending on the
individual and his or her particular illness. Symptoms include:
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Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" feelings
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Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
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Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness
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Irritability, restlessness
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Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex
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Fatigue and decreased energy
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Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions
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Insomnia, early–morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
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Overeating, or appetite loss
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Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
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Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems that do not
ease even with treatment
Click the link below to take the Mayo Clinic’s depression
self-assessment.
http://cchrpartnership.org/Home/tabid/1489/Default.aspx
View other Depression Resources at the following links:
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