Depression
Clinical depression is a mood disorder that causes people to lose interest in things they once loved. People with depression often feel hopeless and anxious. And make no mistake - depression can happen to anyone, regardless of their age or gender.
Some of the most common symptoms of depression include:
- Increased anxiety
- Poor concentration
- Sadness
- Loss of energy
- Problems sleeping
- Loss of interest
- Feel helpless or hopeless
- Decreased self-worth
- Poor or increased appetite
- Avoiding people, even family or close friends
- Difficulty functioning at school or work
- Increased guilt
- Physical pain
- Decreased libido
- Thoughts of suicide or death
- Self-harming
If you experience four or more of these symptoms throughout most of the day for two weeks in a row, it’s time to talk to your doctor about whether you are suffering from depression.