Symptoms of depression
There are many different ways in which depression is experienced but among the most common symptoms are:
- A dark mood that seems to affect every experiences of life, like carry a heavy black cloud that dulls and spoils everything you do.
- Depression and anxiety often go together. This can be quite severe at times and must be strong enough to stop you engaging in normal every day activities.
Both the gloom and the anxiety often change throughout the day. It might be, for example, worse in the morning or the evening.
A feeling of tiredness sometimes amounting to utter exhaustion.
Being short-tempered and sometimes losing your temper in situations that you would normally cope with.
Being tearful and emotional, perhaps unexpectedly bursting into tears.
Your thinking might be affected. This might be in terms of difficulty in concentrating or problems with making decisions.
Other useful links for information about depression
- Information on depression from Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Depression UK. This is a self-help group for people suffering from depression.
