Depression's Symptoms

Depression, it is an ilness which affects day to day life and destroys families. Depression caused a disorder that controls the mind and its functions causing loss of sleeplessness.

According to the record every year approximetely 9.5 per cent of American people suffer this ilness.

Depress just like another ilness, has symptoms. It symptoms are varied and changes with the time. And, according to experts depression can be an inherited disorder, or caused by life threatening illnesses, or stress. Other causes are certain diseases, medicines, drugs, alcohol, or mental illnesses. Women are seen to experience depression more than men and this is attributed to hormonal swings, menstrual cycle changes, pregnancy, miscarriage, pre-menopause, and post-menopause.


Here is the symptomps of Depression:

1. An unshakeable sadness, anxiety, or

emptiness.

2. Overwhelming hopelessness accompanied by pessimistic feelings.

3. Extreme guilt, feelings of

helplessness, and no sense of self worth.

4. Loss of energy, a slowing down of metabolism, and activity levels. Being

plagued by constant fatigue.

5. A sense of helplessness along with an increasing inability to focus and

indecisiveness.

6. Loss of sound sleep and development of extreme insomnia.

7. Inexplicable weight loss or weight

gain. Triggered by loss of appetite or eating binges.

8. Brooding and suicidal inclinations.

9. Irritability, short

temper, as well as restlessness.

10. Physical afflictions like headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain for no

particular reason.

If you experience any of the above along with a marked change in behavior do consult your doctor. He will

give you a thorough examination to rule out physical causes for depression as well as any underlying medical problems. Then

if required he will recommend that you consult a psychiatrist or psychologist.