Know The Signs And Symptoms of Depression

We often notice changes in people we spend a lot of time with, like when they are grumpy or irritable or upset about something, whether we are at work, home or school. Like most illnesses depression also has signs and symptoms that we may notice but unless we know what to look for we may not add the pieces together until much later and will make it more difficult to vercome depression. Some common signs and symptoms you may notice are:

Loss of interest
- A lack of interest in the simple pleasures of life.
- You become irritable and are always sad.
- You lose interest in things you previously enjoyed

Changes in eating and sleeping habits
- You have drastic changes in your eating and sleeping habits.
- You lose your appetite and do not like any kind of food.
- You cannot sleep and are constantly tense.
- You are always tired
- You overeat

Unable to concentrate
- You are unable to concentrate or think clearly.

Feelings of hopelessness
- You feel as if you are worthless and hopeless.
- You feel guilty for no particular reason.
- You feel life is not worth living

People suffering from depression may experience a combination of these or other symptoms including severe headaches and other chronic pain which may not easily respond to any form of treatment. If these symptoms linger for more than a fortnight, you should seek medical advice.

The treatment option advised to help you overcome depression will depend on the intensity of the problem and your suitability for any specific treatment plan. We recommend to take Zoloft medication.