Be Aware Of These Depression Indicators

Indicators of Depression

The most well-known list of depression indicators includes the following and these indicators of depression ‘count’ when they last more than 2 weeks:

• Unrelenting sad, anxious or “empty” mood - hopelessness
• Sleeping too little, interrupted sleep/ awakening or sleeping too much
• Reduced appetite and/or weight loss, or increased appetite and weight gain
• Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed, including sex
• Inability to find interest in new activities or hobbies/relationships
• Edginess and/or irritability - anger that is unwarranted or inappropriately expressed
• Unyielding physical symptoms that don’t respond to treatment (headaches, chronic pain or digestive disorders)
• Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decision(feeling of disorientedness)
• Fatigue or loss of energy(sluggish, not able to ‘get-going’)
• Feeling guilty, hopeless or worthless (beating yourself up over past behavior)
• Thoughts of suicide or death, sometimes including ruminating ones of “how I would
  do it”

If you experience five or more of these symptoms, it may be time to consult a professional - ask your doctor.

Getting Help is important!

Depression is a chronic, progressive disease with many remissions. Without treatment, exponential collateral damage can occur. Many people who are depressed think they may be labeled as weak or “complaining” if they reveal their suffering. Depression must be recognized as a real medical condition that is serious; even deadly. It is nothing to be ashamed of, and can be treated appropriately in most cases.

Take the stigma out of Depression and help yourself or others that may be suffering today!

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