Signs & Symptoms of Depression
- Persistent sad or empty feelings
- Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyable, including sex
- Fatigue or decreased energy
- Difficulty concentrating, making decisions or remembering
- Trouble sleeping, including early morning awakening or sleeping too much
- Appetite or weight changes
- Restlessness or irritability
- Persistent physical problems that don't respond to medical treatment
thoughts of death or suicide
All of these symptoms need not be present for a diagnosis of depression. Some individuals experience only a few, others many. The symptoms also may change in intensity over time.
Source: National Institute of Mental Health Men and Depression booklet