Symptoms of Depression

* Feeling sad or irritable for most of the day for several weeks at a time

 

* Loss of energy

 

* Fatigue

 

* Weight gain or loss

 

* Changes in appetite

 

* Decreased pleasure in activities you used to enjoy

 

* Difficulties with concentration or attention

 

* Thoughts of hurting yourself

* Problems sleeping, including:

Insomnia:

-- trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or early morning awakenings

Hypersomnia:

-- sleeping too much

 

* Sense of worthlessness or guilt

 

* Feelings of hopelessness

 

* Feeling discouraged or "down in the dumps"