What symptoms does depression cause?

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Based on my symptoms, dr said i may be depressed, i always have funny symptoms and fatique.I can't seem to pinpoint reason for depression.Is it possible?

Answer 1

Many: Fatigue, appetite changes, insomnia, anxiety, pain, loss of ambition, thoughts about harming body, lack of concentration, social withdrawal , poor work or academic performance and many more.

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Answer 2

Several: Mood is sad and mostly non responsive to environmental changes, for more than 2 weeks. Sleep changes (either too much or not enough); loss of interest in usual activities; inordinate guilt; lack of energy; difficulty with thinking & concentrating; changes in appetite & weight (usually reduced, but can be increased); agitation or lethargy; suicidal preoccupations and/or plans.

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Answer 3

Causes and symptoms: Depression can result from stressors, chronic stress, substances, genetics, among other things. Major depressive episode consists of 4 of the following symptoms lasting greater than two weeks: depressed mood, changes in sleep, lower energy, poor concentration, changes in appetite, feelings of too much guilt, inability to enjoy, moving slower or too fast, racing thoughts, and suicidal thoughts.

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Answer 4

Depression: Depression may be related to imbalane of neurotransmitters (serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine). Losses, stressors and genetic predisposition can play into as well as being side effects of some medications. Depression sx’s may include *sad/angry/irritable mood, *low energy level, *lack of motivation, * absence of joy, * feeling helpless or hopeless,* feeling guilty, * low self-esteem,

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Answer 5

Depression: Sometimes there's no immediately apparent "cause" for depression, but family history, drug/alcohol use, personal loss, trauma such as rape or bullying, etc, certain medications, and hormonal changes can all play a part. Symptoms include sad mood, loss of interest & enjoyment in activities lasting longer than 2 weeks, & disturbances in sleep, energy, and appetite. Can have suicidal thinking also.

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Answer 6

Depression symptoms: Symptoms of depression include:a loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy, difficulty concentrating, change in sleep and/or appetite, fatigue, feelings of hopelessness, sadness, poor motivation, and irritabiliy. Causes include :family history of depression, medical illnesses (i.E hypothyroidism), side effects from medications, major life stressors, death/loss, substance use and history of abuse.

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Answer 7

Multitude of things: A question surely pondered thru the ages. Some people are born with a genetic predisposition and a strong family hty. Drug and alcohol abuse can cause depression. Prolonged exposure to stress can make the most resilient among us depressed. Medical depression may be related to inflammatory cytokines which travel from site of illness to brain (e.G mult. Sclerosis can present with depression).

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Answer 8

Depression: Can be caused by many factors including a difficult life situation, health problems, use of alcohol or drugs, chemical imbalance, head trauma, etc. Also, there are different types of depression.

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Answer 9

Depression : Biggest controversy about depression in the past has been whether it is physically caused or related to interpersonal issues better addressed via psychotherapy as opposed to medication. Nowadays, due to the successful treatements with medication most people believe that the causes are physiological, however, the psychological implications and the need for psychotherapy is also seen as important.

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