What are symptoms of depression?

There are many symptoms that people with clinical depression can expereince here is a few you common ones; 

Psychological symptoms

The psychological symptoms of depression include:

• continuous low mood or sadness
• feeling hopeless and helpless
• having low self-esteem 
• feeling tearful
• feeling guilt-ridden
• feeling irritable and intolerant of others 
• having no motivation or interest in things
• finding it difficult to make decisions
• not getting any enjoyment out of life
• feeling anxious or worried 
• having suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming yourself

Physical symptoms

The physical symptoms of depression include:

• moving or speaking more slowly than usual 
• changes in appetite or weight (usually decreased, but sometimes increased) 
• unexplained aches and pains
• lack of energy
• low sex drive 
• changes to your menstrual cycle
• disturbed sleep or  finding it difficult to fall asleep at night ,waking up very early in the morning

Social symptoms

The social symptoms of depression include:

• not doing well at work
• avoiding contact with friends
•  taking part in fewer social activities
• neglecting your hobbies and interests
• having difficulties in your home and family life

If you are in an emergency situation that requires the police, ambulance , please STOP now and contact emergency services on 999. 

If your situation needs quick attention but is not life-threatening, you can also get immediate medical advice on the NHS phone number 111.

If you’re having suicidal thoughts, you can call Samaritans 24 hours a day, on 116 123.