Symptoms of Depression- Do You Recognize Them?
Do you know that the symptoms of Adult Clinical Depression and Childhood Clinical Depression can look differently? Take a look at this lists below to determine if you, or someone you care about may be suffering from Depression.
Adult Depression of includes any combination of these symptoms:
Fatigue or loss of energy, nearly every day
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
Impaired concentration or indecisiveness
Insomnia or excessive sleeping, nearly every day
Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in activities that were once considered enjoyable (called anhedonia). This symptom can be observed by significant others
Psychomotor agitation or retardation (feelings of restlessness or being slowed down)
Recurring thoughts of death or suicide
Significant weight loss or weight gain
Clinical depression is distinguishable by either a depressed mood, or a lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities for at least a two week period
Symptoms of Childhood Depression may include:
Decreased interest in activities; or inability to enjoy previously favorite activities
Frequent sadness, tearfulness, crying
Hopelessness
Persistent boredom; low energy
Social isolation, poor communication
Low self esteem and guilt
Extreme sensitivity to rejection or failure
Increased irritability, anger, or hostility
Difficulty with relationships
Frequent complaints of physical illnesses such as headaches and stomachaches
Frequent absences from school or poor performance in school
Poor concentration
Drug use/experimentation
A major change in eating and/or sleeping patterns
Talk of or efforts to run away from home
Thoughts or expressions of suicide or self destructive behavior
If you, or someone you care about, is experiencing a combination of these symptoms that have lasted two weeks or more, Clinical Depression may be present. If so, it is recommended that you seek out a counselor and describes your symptoms for a proper diagnosis and treatment
