symptoms of clinical depression

Read and learn more about symptoms of clinical depression. For more, visit the Depression website DepressionLearning.com

Q: What are some symptoms of Clinical Depression?
What are some symptoms of Clinical Depression? Because I am allways depressed. I could be the happyest persone in the world one minit and the next im sitting in a corner crying my eyes out wishing i was dead. Eather im crazy or i dont know what to do anymore. Im sick if living like this

A: * Loss of interest in daily activities
* Persistent sadness or feeling of emptiness
* Sleep disturbances
* Significant weight loss or gain
* Loss of concentration
* Fatigue
* Suicidal thoughts or behavior

Q: What are the symptoms of clinical depression?
And do you really think I’m asking this to know what they are when they’re just a quick google away?

A: if you know your answer is a “quick google” away, then why don’t you ask what is really on your mind instead of playing some sort of game with your question?

Q: Can someone tell me what are the symptoms of clinical depression?
Seriously, i think i might be going through something like that

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* Concentration is often impaired
* Inability to experience pleasure
* Increase in self-critical thoughts with a voice in the back of one’s mind providing a constant barrage of harsh, negative statements
* Sleep disturbance or unable to fall back to sleep
* Feeling fatigued after 12 hours of sleep
* Decrease in appetite or food loses its taste
* Feelings of guilt, helplessness and/or hopelessness
* Thoughts of suicide
* Increased isolation
* Missing deadlines or a drop in standards
* Change in personality
* Increased sexual promiscuity
* Increased alcohol/drug use

If someone experiences most of the above symptoms for more than two weeks, there is a good chance they are suffering from a clinical depression.
I LOOKED THIS UP FOR YOU. HOPE IT HELPS. IF YOU’RE DEPRESSED…YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T FEEL LIKE RESEARCHING IT.

Q: Can anyone tell me the symptoms of clinical depression?
I’m constantly tired,always moody,have dark thoughts,have problems sleeping,irritable,and constantly mad at the world for no reason.I’ve also been having thoughts that everyone’s life would be better if I were dead.The only thing that keeps me sane is knowing that I can talk to my wife about anything,and she comforts me and makes it better.She’s the only thing that helps.

A: People with depressive illnesses do not all experience the same symptoms. The severity, frequency and duration of symptoms will vary depending on the individual and his or her particular illness.

Symptoms include:

-Persistent sad, anxious or “empty” feelings
-Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
-Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness
Irritability, restlessness
-Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex
-Fatigue and decreased energy
-Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions
-Insomnia, early–morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
-Overeating, or appetite loss
-Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
-Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment

Q: Do you enjoy listen to music that sometimes brings on symptoms of clinical depression, & still listen?
What song is it that makes you feel beyond sad? And why is it that although a song makes us feel beyond sad, that some are compelled to listen to it in spite of knowing the emotional consequences of listening? Is it that one is trying to relive an event over and over in an attempt to resolve a past event in one’s life? Or are there other reasons?

A: This is called a bittersweet experience. You are saddened, but there is a hint of pleasure that you derive, nevertheless.

Some people like to remain in a state of melancholy for a period of time. They are pensive and introspective.

There can be breakthrough in thought processes. You see the ‘light’. Then it is time to change the cd!

Q: What are some symptoms of clinical depression?
When do you know if you or anybody for that matter suffers from clinical depression? What are some good drugs to take for clinical depression as well? Thanks.
Also what leads to clinical depression? And what causes clinical depression?

A: Clinical depression can start for a couple of reasons. It can start if a person’s neurotransmitters inside their brain goes out of whack. Neurotransmitters are responsible for “firing” messages from one neuron to the next one in the brain. If there’s not enough of a particular neurotransmitter (there are a few involved in depression) firing, then a person can become depressed. Traumatic events as well can contribute to clinical depression, but that’s generally in people who already have a predisposition towards depression. Depression can be inherited.

Drugs – there are several good drugs on the market for depression. The best kind are called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). They work by making sure serotonin (one of those neurotransmitters I mentioned) is going one from one neuron in the brain to the next one like it’s supposed to. Most likely you’ve heard of several SSRIs, which include Prozac, Paxil, Celexa, Zoloft, Lexapro, etc. There are other drugs (such as Wellbutrin, Effexor, etc.) that work on different neurotransmitters besides serotonin. It’s hard to say what the “best”meds are for depression because each med is made differently and they react differently in each person because of each person has a unique brain chemistry. Your doctor will help you determine what med is right for you. It might take some time and some trial and error but you and your doc will figure out what’s right for you.

Symptoms – They can vary widely. Sleeping too much or to little is a sign. Waking up in the middle of the night and having a hard time falling back asleep or not falling asleep again at all is a sign. Eating habits become messed up – people either lose their appetite or start feeling more hungry than usual, so they eat more than normal for them. This change in eating patterns can lead to weight loss or weight gain. Feeling sad, irritable, depressed, etc are big signs. Suicidal thoughts are a major sign as well. Symptoms need to occur the majority of everyday for two consecutive weeks before it is diagnosed as depression.

What to do – If someone is talking about suicide or dying, giving away possessions, or suddenly seems happy after being depressed for a long period of time, they might be suicidal. Get them to the ER or your local mental health center to get assessed for treatment. To get meds – you can see your family doctor and talk to him/her about symptoms. He or she might prescribe antidepressants (some are more comfortable doing this than others, so don’t be surprised if you are referred elsewhere for meds) or might refer you to a psychiatrist since they specialize in mental illness treatment. Depression as the best chance of being cured if meds and therapy are used together. You can talk to your doctor to get a referral to a therapist or you can call a local mental health center about getting an appointment with a therapist. It’s important to be honest in therapy, so if you find that you aren’t “clicking” or don’t like your therapist, keep look for one until you find one you are comfortable with.

Depression can be very well managed with the right treatments. Good luck and hope this helps!

Q: Can anyone describe for me the symptoms of clinical depression?

A: * Sleep disturbances.
* Impaired thinking
* Changes in weight.
* Agitation.
* Fatigue or slowing of body movements.
* Low self-esteem.
* Less interest in sex.
* Thoughts of death.

Q: Symptoms of clinical depression?
I always feel very alone and just generally unhappy ..well.. unless i’m stoned or drunk or what have you. Sometimes i just have these overwhelming lonesome bad feelings. how would someone know if they were clinically depressed and in need of medication to correct the depression is what i’m basically wondering?

A: well first off, get off the booze and drugs. then go to a pshyciatrist and they can make a diagnosis.

Q: clinical depression and symptoms?
Loss of concentration, like your mind wander away while talking to someone on the phone. Thoughts race through while driving.
Forgetfulness, slowness in talking, physical movements, shyness, sluggishness mentally, physocomotor agitation, mind always comes up with negative thoughts. You feel like a failure. Are these symptoms of depression?

Thanks.

A: Yes, that can be depression but the best counsel is to start with your doctor and let him rule out physical causes first and give you are referral if he feels you might be depressed.

Then when you see a mental health professional they will rule out other problems also.

What you describe can be a sign of mourning a death or loss, thyroid disease, heart trouble. Bi-polar disorder, depression, cancer, an anxiety disorder, a personaltiy disorder, certain low diet imbalances, vitamin deficiency, and many other things.

Q: A friend of mine is experiencing symptoms of clinical depression. Should I suggest he seek or avoid a shrink?

A: Seek.

Q: what are the symptoms of clinical depression?

A: Depression:

http://forums.talkcity.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=tc-depressions&msg=3108.1&ctx=8192

understanding depression:

http://forums.talkcity.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=tc-depressions&msg=4491.1&ctx=8192

those are 2 links to good info about depression on a forum i visit.

http://testyourself.netdoctor.co.uk/interactivetests/goldberg.php

that is a test to score yourself on how depressed you are

Q: What is clinical depression?
What are the symptoms of clinical depression? how do victims of clinical depression feels?
is it true that when you cry too much for silly matters you have depression?

A: Clinical depression is a serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Individuals with clinical depression are unable to function as they used to. Often they have lost interest in activities that were once enjoyable to them, and feel sad and hopeless for extended periods of time. Clinical depression is not the same as feeling sad or depressed for a few days and then feeling better. It can affect your body, mood, thoughts, and behavior. It can change your eating habits, how you feel and think, your ability to work and study, and how you interact with people. People who suffer from clinical depression often report that they “don’t feel like themselves anymore.”

Clinical depression is not a sign of personal weakness, or a condition that can be willed away. Clinically depressed people cannot “pull themselves together” and get better. In fact, clinical depression often interferes with a person’s ability or wish to get help. Clinical depression is a serious illness that lasts for weeks, months and sometimes years. It may even influence someone to contemplate or attempt suicide.

People of all ages, genders, ethnicities, cultures, and religions can suffer from clinical depression. Each year it affects over 17 million American men and women (source: American Psychiatric Association). While clinical depression is common, it is frequently unrecognized and untreated.

There are different types and levels of clinical depression. Mental health counselors and psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat clinical depression. With the right treatment, most people who seek help get better within several months. Many people begin to feel better in just a few weeks.

Q: I have depression symptoms but might not have clinical depression?
I’m very apathetic, never excited or particularly happy but never mad either. My family says this is how everybody in our family acts so I’m not sure. My roommate, who has depression and is my best friend, said I for sure have depression. Anyway, I go through the motions of everyday life, not really thinking about anything. My memory has gotten really bad. Most of the time, I feel like I’m not doing the right thing. I’m always tired and have no energy, despite getting plenty of sleep. I think and talk slower some days. Sometimes I really don’t want to talk to anybody or do anything and all I want to do is sleep. Friends have commented the last few weeks, asking if something is wrong due to some of the above symptoms. It’s affecting my social life and job. I have tried 2 different anti-depressants that haven’t worked. I don’t eat enough so that could explain the lack of energy but I’m not sure if I have depression. Should I try another anti-depressant?
I’ve been to about 4 psychologists, social workers, and family doctors that have agreed that it sounds like it could be depression. I never get a definitive diagnosis though.
I have had a little bit of therapy. Max of 8 sessions with each. I don’t care about or have an opinion on most things so I just answer everything with yes or no. It didn’t seem to help at all.
Kate, when I went to therapy, I either couldn’t remember, was too tired to answer, or really had no opinion. For example if somebody says, “How was your childhood?”, I’d probably say it was decent, from the little I can remember nothing bad every happened. That’s all I would have to say on that subject. This leads me to believe that maybe therapy isn’t the best choice for me.

A: Just because it is “how your family acts” according to your family doesn’t make it normal. It could just be even more proof that depression is a very heritable condition, which it is! It certainly sounds to me like you have fairly moderate depressive symptoms, and they are impacting your life in a negative way.

Medication can sometimes help this, but sometimes not. You said yourself that you’ve tried two antidepressants already, and neither one worked. To me this is a sign that your depression isn’t one that is going to respond to just a handful of pills. Instead, have you tried seeing a therapist for “talk therapy”? You said you’ve seen psychologists in the past, but did you engage in therapy with them, or did you just talk to them for one meeting and never go back? Therapy takes time, weeks and sometimes months of sessions to really get at what’s underlying your depression and address that root problem. Some people with depression can engage in talk therapy and discover things they never realized were contributing to their depressive symptoms! And many of them are able to complete therapy and move beyond their depression without needing antidepressant medications at all.

I would suggest you tell your doctor about your symptoms, and ask them to refer you to a therapist you can talk to about your depressive symptoms. If they think it is in your best interest to take antidepressants for the time being, listen to the doctor, but also discuss it with your psychologist when you meet them. Some people like to be on the drugs, and for some people they really help… but if you’ve tried 2 kinds already and neither one helped, it doesn’t seem to me like the logical solution would be to put you on ANOTHER pill. Since your depression isn’t severe and you aren’t having thoughts of harming or killing yourself, you might want to forgo the pills and just try therapy for a while instead.

Good luck!

EDIT: It sounds to me like you weren’t very invested in your therapy sessions. To make therapy work for you, you have to be engaged in the therapy, not just a passive observer. Instead of giving surface answers (“yes”, “no”, “maybe”) try actually opening yourself up and giving a real answer. You will feel extremely uncomfortable at first, but if you have a good working relationship with your therapist, you will be able to divulge these feelings to them and allow them to help you.

Q: What are the symptoms of a serious clinical depression?
How is mental illness different from a psychological problem? How does depression affect women?

A: Clinical Depression Symptoms
As defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association listing the criteria for various psychiatric diagnoses, a major depressive episode consists of at least 5 or more of the following signs. For at least two weeks, you experience these depression signs persistently (for most of the day, nearly every day). One of the symptoms of major depression is either 1) depressed mood or 2) a significant decrease in interest or pleasure in all or most activities/things you used to enjoy. Some of the following signs can occur early on or build up over time.

These symptoms of clinical depression are not caused by a medical condition or substance (e.g. medication, drug). You can feel depressed for a particular reason or for no apparent cause (endogenous depression).

Emotional/Cognitive Signs of Depression:
Feeling worthless or excessive guilt
Having difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions
Feeling like you want to hurt or kill yourself, having repeated thoughts of suicide. You’ve tried to attempt suicide or you have a specific plan on how you will kill yourself.

Depression
Physical Symptoms:
Losing or gaining a significant amount of weight or not wanting to eat or overeating
Having difficulty sleeping or over sleeping
Feeling physically agitated/restless or slowed down (which is noticeable by others)
Feeling extremely tired and having no energy or little or no motivation to do anything

Other Symptoms for Depression:
Wanting to isolate and not be with people
Feeling pessimistic or hopeless about the future
Feeling more irritable than usual
Crying more than usual or crying easily
Low self-esteem. Feeling more self-critical or like a failure
Change in sexual interest or drive
Experiencing psychotic signs such as hallucinations (hearing voices) or delusions (false beliefs)

http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/depression/major_depression.asp

http://counsellingresource.com/distress/mood-disorders/depression-symptoms.html

All the best

Q: Do I display symptoms of clinical depression?
For as long as I can remember, probably about 8 months now, I’ve been having a major feeling of worthlessness about myself. I’ve been having major swings in sleep cycles and appetite. I’ve been procrastinating at about everything, and can’t find any ounce of happiness in things I thought I enjoyed. Also, for some reason, I’ve been having weird thoughts about death and suicide, and I’ve been venting some of my rage towards others by cutting myself. Sometimes, I cut myself to control my sense of nervousness too. Whenever I do something and can’t do it right, I’ll become very irritable and annoyed. My thinking has slowed down drastically and I have to think for long periods of time to find the exact words I’m looking for before saying something. I’ve started having irrational fears of ghosts, psychopaths etc. The other day, my friend said i had a big nose and I was so depressed that I almost ended up crying. I’ve been called a mean bitch, a moron, ugly and other hurtful insults and I started believing them despite all of my close friends saying that i am a nice guy etc. I don’t know why I feel so down and depressed and hopeless and meaningless and pessimistic about EVERYTHING. I’m only 14, is this normal for someone my age? I’ve been talking to my school counselor but it doesn’t seem to be helping much. Should I seek professional help? My mom thinks I’m a happy person, and I don’t want her to worry about me. What should I do?

A: It’s not normal for a 14 years old (or any age) to feel depressed for such a long period, however it is quite common for teenagers to experience these feelings. It does not mean that it’s something you have to go through or wait until puberty is over for it to go away, because sometimes puberty triggers mental diseases that continue to go on with adulthood.
From your describtion, it sounds very much so like a major depression. Ignore those who tell you that it’s normal, because – again – it’s common, but not normal or healthy.

Often family members/close friends are the last to expect or know it when a depressed person commits suicide. Only YOU know how you feel, don’t let them tell you how you’re feeling!

Either your mother is in denial, very distant from you or that you’re very good in hiding your cuts and depression signs. Parents tend to be skeptical about teenagers emotional health.

I think you should seek professional help. Speak to your GP in private if possible and he or she will be able to put you in touch with the right person to help you get out of this dark place.

My best friend’s parents thought that her moodiness were just hormones, she asked to be taken to a psychiatric, but her mother thought that she didn’t need it and that reading or praying might help her stay busy and somehow banish those feelings. The next thing we knew, she ranaway. She was only 15 and it’s been well over 10 years now, and nobody heard a word from or about her.

The point of this is, nobody took her seriously or appreciated how low she felt and she ended up leaving. Sometimes I wonder if she killed herself.

Some GP’s and counselors are unsupportive and are completley unhelpful, so don’t let one dysfunctional counselor put you off from counseling all together.
Keeping a diary, keeping busy with hobbies or a club can be helpful too.
if you must cut at least be careful when you cut yourself, always use clean and sterilized blades.

Finaly, if you’re in the UK you can e-mail, write or telephone the SAMARITANS, everything you tell them is private and they won’t tell or call your parents nor will they judge you. 24/7 they’re there for you:

http://www.samaritans.org/?gclid=CMue6Y2Z_JgCFYM_3godcjiumQ

Best wishes.

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