A 48-year-old member asked:
What symptoms are common in depression?
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Dr. Robert Stewartanswered
Clinical Psychology 46 years experience
Depression signs: Include being down most of the time, loss of interest/pleasure in activities, unintended increase/decrease in appetite/weight, sleeping more or less than usual, being agitated or lethargic, feeling worthless or inappropriately guilty or self critical, having difficulty concentrating or making decisions, & thinking of death & dying. Talk to your physician or a mental health professional to decide.
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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Symptoms: Insomnia
feeling of helpnessness
overeating or lack of appetite
difficulty cocentrating
irritability
loss of interest in pleasurable activities
lack of energy or fatigue
sad feelings and emptiness
suicidal thoughts
you dont have to have all the symptoms it varies from person to person and degree of depression.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Symptoms: Symptoms of depression can include: feeling sad, irritable or angry. There can be a decrease in sex drive. Energy level & motivation levels may drop. One may socially isolate or stop involvement in normal activities. Sleep may increase or decrease. Weight can change in relation to increase or decrease in appetite. Concentration or memory may decline. There can be an absence of joy as well as >>.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What symptoms are common in child depression?
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Dr. Ernest Bordinianswered
Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology 34 years experience
Many symptoms: Many symptoms are not unlike those of adults, but often you will see more physical complaints, anger or what psychologists call depressive equivalents. See this for some suggestions: http://cpancf.Com/articles_files/identifyingchildhoodadolescentdepression.Asp.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What are common causes and symptoms of depression?
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Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
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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A 20-year-old female asked:
What is the most common symptoms with depression? How do you know if you have it?
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Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
Feeling Good: There are several types of depression. Reactive depression occurs as a result of loss and eventually we adjust. If one does not adjust or if the cause is not clear certainly seek professional help. "feeling good" by david burns is an excellent self-help book based on science. Don't let the thickness of it intimidate you. Take it bit by bit. The very best to you.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
What are the most common physical symptoms of depression and anxiety?
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Dr. Catherine Shawanswered
Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Symptoms: Physical symptoms of depression: insomnia or hypersomnia; inability to concentrate ; lack of motivation; lack of appetite or over-eating. Emotional: anhedonia ( can't find pleasure in idaho activities) suicidality. Physical symptoms of anxiety; visceral; diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach; rapid heartbeat; shakiness, dizziness, emotional: panic attacks, feelings of going crazy or dying (you are not).
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Dr. Catherine Shaw commented
Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
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Sorry, * Idaho= everyday. I hate auto-correct!
Apr 22, 2014
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