SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION

WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION?

• Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
• Fatigue and decrease energy
• feelings of guilt, worthless, and/or helplessness
• feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
• insomnia, early morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
• irritability, restlessness
• loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex
• overeating or appetite loss
• persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment
• persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings
• thoughts of suicide attempts

WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE INCLUDE:

• TALKING ABOUT KILLING OR HARMING ONE'S SELF
• expressing strong feelings of hopelessness or being trapped
• an unusual preoccupation with death or dying
• acting recklessly, as if they have a death wish (e.g. speeding through red lights)
• calling or visiting people to say goodbye
• getting affairs in order (giving away proved possessions, tying up loose ends.)
• saying things like "everyone would be better off without me" or "I want out"
• A sudden switch from being extremely depressed to acting calm and happy

depression carries a high risk of suicide.anybody who expresses suicidal thoughts or intentions should be taken very, very seriously. Do not hesitate to call your local suicide hotline immediately. call 1800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255 or the deaf hotline at 1-800-799-4889