What are 5 of the main symptoms of clinical depression?

Symptoms

  • Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness.
  • Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters.
  • Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as sex, hobbies or sports.
  • Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much.

What are the nine symptoms of major depression?

Signs of Depression

  • Hopeless outlook.
  • Lost interest.
  • Fatigue.
  • Anxiety.
  • Irritability in men.
  • Appetite changes.
  • Emotions.
  • Suicidal thoughts.

What are the symptoms associated with depression?

In addition to depressed mood, symptoms include:

  • Poor appetite or overeating.
  • Insomnia or hypersomnia.
  • Low energy or fatigue.
  • Low self-esteem.
  • Poor concentration or difficulty making decisions.
  • Feelings of hopelessness.

What are at least 3 signs that a person may be experiencing depression?

Symptoms

  • Trouble concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions.
  • Fatigue.
  • Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and helplessness.
  • Pessimism and hopelessness.
  • Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or sleeping too much.
  • Crankiness or irritability.
  • Restlessness.
  • Loss of interest in things once pleasurable, including sex.

What is caused by depression?

Life events: Stress, the death of a loved one, upsetting events (trauma), isolation and lack of support can cause depression. Medical conditions: Ongoing physical pain and illnesses can cause depression. People often have depression along with conditions like diabetes, cancer and Parkinson’s disease.

What is the final stage of depression?

Depression creates a sensation of isolation as if you are lost in the wilderness with no direction. The final stage is acceptance, which means you have finally made peace with the reality of your mental illness.