In most of my other posts I have listed many of the symptoms of depression, what symptoms go with what type of depression, and how long these symptoms must be present for. However, for ease of reference, I decided to make a post listing all of the symptoms of depression in one place.
When I was reading up on depression I
actually came across this article from the Public
Health Agency of Canada that I thought summed up the different symptoms
very well. The following list is copied from their website.
“Each person is
different and will have unique symptoms, but here are some of the more common
symptoms of depression:
- feelings of sadness and loss
- feelings of guilt and worthlessness
- feelings of extreme impatience, irritability, or a short temper
- loss of interest or pleasure in usually-enjoyed activities
- changes in weight or appetite
- changes in sleeping patterns like insomnia
- reduced ability to think clearly or make decisions
- difficulties in concentrating or with short term memory loss
- constantly feeling tired
- noticeable lack of motivation
- anxiety and restlessness, sometimes leading to panic attacks
- muscle and joint pain
- constipation or other intestinal problems
- frequent headaches
- lack of interest in sex
- recurring thoughts of suicide or self-harm
- withdrawal from friends and family.”
These symptoms aren’t
to be taken lightly. If you find you are dealing with at least five of these symptoms
and they have lasted for at least two weeks, please make an appointment with
your doctor to discuss what you’re going through. Ultimately, the choice of
treatment is up to you, but your doctor is your first point of contact for
discussing your options and figuring out the right path for you to take.
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