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What symptoms are common in depression?

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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.

Answered 4/23/2013

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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.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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 >>.

Answered 2/9/2020

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