Am I Depressed? 6 Signs You Should Know About

6 Signs You Might Be Depressed

 

1. • Persistent Feelings of Sadness or Hopelessness
   • Do you feel sad, empty, or hopeless most of the time?
   • Have you lost interest in activities that once brought you joy?
   • Changes in Appetite or Sleep Patterns
   • Have you experienced significant weight loss or gain?
   • Are you having trouble sleeping or sleeping too much?
   • Fatigue or Loss of Energy
   • Do you feel tired or lethargic most of the time?
   • Are you having trouble concentrating or making decisions?
   • Difficulty Concentrating or Making Decisions
   • Are you having trouble focusing on tasks or activities?
   • Are you indecisive or struggling to make decisions?
   • Physical Symptoms
   • Are you experiencing headaches, stomach problems, or other physical symptoms?
   • Are you using substances to cope with emotional pain?
   • Social Withdrawal
   • Are you avoiding social interactions or feeling disconnected from others?
   • Are you having trouble maintaining relationships or feeling supported?

Depression, like many mental health conditions, follows ‘the rule of thirds’: One third of sufferers will make a full recovery, one third will partially respond to treatment, and one third will not benefit from treatment at all. Your age, the duration of your symptoms, having a family history of depression, and co-occurring mental or physical health difficulties might all affect your prognosis. Some researchers believe that there is evidence for a ‘scarring’ effect, where the likelihood of suffering from a relapse in depression increases with the number of episodes you have already had. There is also an increased risk of suicide associated with severe depression.