[basketballlover]

Hey I think I'm going through depression but I'm not sure. What are signs of depression?

[anotherbrit]

Hi,
The first thing I would say is - if you're depressed, you're not alone. 8-12 per cent of people suffer from depression every year, and most of them make full recoveries. Some of the happiest people I know dealt with clinical depression at some point.
For signs, one of the most obvious and tangible is fatigue - often physical fatigue. Are you sleeping a lot more, finding you can't get out of bed, a physical lethargy? Loss of appetite sometime occurs, but by no means always. Losing interest even in your passions, withdrawing from other people, reluctance to go out, difficulty concentrating and working and obviously, a feeling of hopelessness.
If this sounds like you, the best advice I can offer is to take it easy. What you're going through is as normal as any other common illness - although fewer people admit to it than admit to a broken leg or flu. Like all illnesses, you'll need a combination of rest and professional help. A visit to a doctor is a good first step. I don't know if you're in the US or UK, so I can't give more specific advice. But think of it as recovering from a bad virus - you ned to rest, but at the same time you need to structure your time and gradually "train yourself up" to facing the world again - slowly but surely increasing the amount of exercise you do, setting goals for improvement , etc... otherwise you'll end up in a circular lethargy. But do seek help - this is a common problem, and there are lots of resources to deal with it. Do let me know if I can be of any more help.

[tickle]

Hey I think I'm going through depression but I'm not sure. What are signs of depression?

Signs of Depression

Depression can occur without people knowing that they have it. Many people ignore the signs of depression. When a depressed mood persists for several weeks, deepens and eventually starts interfering with work and social life it becomes an illness, or clinical depression.
Some signs of Depression are:

* Disturbed thinking
* Feelings of sadness or irritability
* Loss of interest or pleasure in activates once enjoyed
* Changes in weight or appetite
* Changes in sleeping patterns
* Feelings of guilt, hopelessness or worthlessness
* Inability to concentrate, remember things or make decisions
* Fatigue or loss of energy - withdrawal
* Restlessness or decreased activity noticed by others
* Complaints or physical aches and pains for which no medical causes can be found
* Thoughts of suicide or death
* Feeling overwhelmed
* Depression, if not treated, can last many months or years.