Depression Symptoms
Posted by Jayne on March 10, 2009 under Depression | 
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How do you know if you, or someone you care about is depressed? Depression is a serious condition. Having a low mood or feeling sad at times is a normal experience. However for people with depression these feelings are prolonged, intense and accompanied by other symptoms.
The symptoms of depression include:
- Depressed mood most of the day
- Loss of pleasure in previously pleasurable activities
- Sleeping difficulties, early morning waking, sleeplessness or excessive sleeping
- Lethargy and fatigue, difficulty getting motivated
- Poor concentration and memory
- Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness
- Thoughts of self harm
