Stop Your Depression

How can you get a real feel for what depression is? Most people
who get depressed for the first time have a hard time realizing what it
is. As a matter of fact, it is often someone close to you who asks
what is wrong, what is going on. This sort of makes you think that
yes, there is a problem and there are things which are going wrong.
Here are some very typical symptoms of depression
Things depressed people say:
● Talking about feelings of sadness or emptiness
● Saying they are hopeless that things will get better
● Saying that they are no good and worthless
● Saying that they have no interest in anything
Personality Changes:
● Unable to make decisions
● Unable to concentrate and remember
● Having trouble at home, work, or school
● Hiding out, not talking
● Slowed down movement
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Common Complaints of Depression:
● No energy, feeling slowed down
● Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, waking early
● Appetite problems and gaining or losing weight
● Many physical complaints like headache, backache
● Feeling guilty about past actions
● Feeling unloved and unwanted
Obvious Behavior Changes:
● Unable to Stop Crying
● Acting irritable, restless, and angry
● Insisting on being alone
● Stopping normal activities like hobbies or interests
● Taking drugs or heavy alcohol use