signs symptoms of depression

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Q: What are some signs/symptoms of depression?
My friend says she’s said most of the time for no reason and thinks she had drepression, I don’t think she does b/c shes a teenager and normally your emotions are all out of wac but she insist that she might. What are some signs?

A: I had depression at age 11, a young age does not preclude it,although,yes, many teenagers are ‘blue’ due to hormones/peer pressures etc.
Symptoms include feeling down or hopeless, giving up doing the things you enjoy, not taking care of your appearance, insomnia and constant tiredness. In some cases the depression can ’somatise’ as actual illness-chronic headaches, stomach upsets, weird aches and pains,even dizziness.

Q: What are the signs/symptoms of depression?
And can you reccommend any good (but easy to understand!) websites on the subject?
Thanks, love Becca L

A: well this is just in my mind
- loss of interest
- eats little or a lot
- stays away from others more often
- negative thoughts

okay now for the websites

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_signs_types_diagnosis_treatment.htm

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen.htm

http://depression.about.com/od/diagnosis/tp/depsymptoms.htm

http://www.healthmad.com/Mental-Health/Physical-Symptoms-of-Anxiety-and-Depression.17709

Q: Signs/Symptoms of Depression?
Are there any and if there is, what are the signs of depression? Are there certain ones that are more noticeable than others? Are the signs different in teenagers than in adults?

A: they’re pretty much all the same, the only thing that would vary are reasons adn severity,
isolation, not eating much, being distant, distracted, it varies really to alot of things but msotly whats different about adults and teenagers are the reasons, teenagers tend to be depressed about social life, image, thing liek that, adults worry more about financial things family, work, etc.

Q: are my symptoms signs of depression?
i just started high school and im already stressed out. im doin good in the school working part but noone likes me. i tried being nice ive tried everything people where i live just hate me. and now ive been crying all the time, im not so hungry anymore,and im always tired. is this signs of depression? if so what do i do to defeat it? ive tried telling my mom but she doesnt have the time to listen and i dont want to stress her out so what should i do?

A: I don’t think that your depressed just sad at the moment. You need to set your mom down and tell her that something is really bothering you so she can help you.

Q: What are the signs and symptoms of depression, and being Bi polar?
I know there is something mentally wrong with em but I’m not sure which it could be i know depression runs in my family but ive questioned if being bi polar does too my uncle killed himself because of it and my moms on medication for her depression. but i am wondering what the symptoms of both are so maybe I can get my problem more on the butt.

A: You can find your answers in the book DIANETICS – THE MODERN SCIENCE OF MENTAL HEALTH which explains the source of all mentall problems.
Try Dianetics. Watch the introduction video

http://www.dianetics.org

Q: What are the symptoms and signs of depression in teenagers?
I think I may be clinically depressed but everyone thinks it’s just because I’m a teenager. But the hurt, emptiness and confusion are much too deep. What are the signs of clinical depression, specifically in teens? Thanks =)

A: Hurt, emptiness, and confusion are quite normal in teens and every teen that has them thinks they are much too deep. It is a normal stage of growing up. Feeling sad after a disappointment is normal and there are a lot of instances for being disappointed in your teen years.

The source link I provide gives you not only the basic symptoms but the difference between normal occurance of those symptoms and abnormal occurance of those symptoms.

There is no quick fix to these feelings even if you do have clinical depression other than to find things you do well and focus on those when you get “down”. Antidepressants do not always work well in adults, and in teens and preteens they are even less effective and you only get as much out of therapy as you put into it.

Q: What are signs/symptoms of depression?
I have had a number of life changing events happen in a very short time, like in a 3 week period. I have been very very stressed out but even tho I am still stressed, I just feel very different, not my self.
I was talking to my sister in law about it and she said she thinks I am or maybe going into depression.
I thought most people that suffered from depression have thougths of killing themselves–which has not even crossed my mind, that wouldn’t solve anything.
After reading all the post, I have had several of the signs listed for a while now, I just never considered it to be depression.
I have had trouble sleeping for a long time and feeling tired all threw the day. I know I have lost interest in a number of things. Where I used to love to go out–just to the store even, I know dread the thought of leaving the house, I would rather be home. I also don’t like to answer the phone when someone calls, I just don’t want to talk, nothing personal to the person calling, I just want to be left alone–all this has been going on for a long time.
Recently, I do feel very sad and hopeless. Things need done but they don’t get done and I am forgetting things. I feel like crying 90% of the time.
I do have medical problems that get me,what i call down, at times, but with recent events, everything just seems worse.
Oh and I have also lost about 10lbs int eh last few weeks and it is not from dieting, I just don’t feel like eating. Everytime I try, I just choke a few bites down.

A: It’s important to remember being depressed isn’t necessarily the same as having depression. In either case, talking to a mental health professional will help you overcome your feelings.

This is the criteria needed to diagnose Major Depressive Disorder:

1. For a major depressive episode a person must have experienced at least five of the nine symptoms below for the same two weeks or more, for most of the time almost every day, and this is a change from his/her prior level of functioning. One of the symptoms must be either (a) depressed mood, or (b) loss of interest.
1. Depressed mood. For children and adolescents, this may be irritable mood.
2. A significantly reduced level of interest or pleasure in most or all activities.
3. A considerable loss or gain of weight (e.g., 5% or more change of weight in a month when not dieting). This may also be an increase or decrease in appetite. For children, they may not gain an expected amount of weight.
4. Difficulty falling or staying asleep (insomnia), or sleeping more than usual (hypersomnia).
5. Behavior that is agitated or slowed down. Others should be able to observe this.
6. Feeling fatigued, or diminished energy.
7. Thoughts of worthlessness or extreme guilt (not about being ill).
8. Ability to think, concentrate, or make decisions is reduced.
9. Frequent thoughts of death or suicide (with or without a specific plan), or attempt of suicide.

2. The persons’ symptoms do not indicate a mixed episode.

3. The person’s symptoms are a cause of great distress or difficulty in functioning at home, work, or other important areas.

4. The person’s symptoms are not caused by substance use (e.g., alcohol, drugs, medication), or a medical disorder.

5. The person’s symptoms are not due to normal grief or bereavement over the death of a loved one, they continue for more than two months, or they include great difficulty in functioning, frequent thoughts of worthlessness, thoughts of suicide, symptoms that are psychotic, or behavior that is slowed down (psychomotor retardation).

(And you don’t necessarily have to have thoughts of suicide to have depression. Most people with depression don’t, in fact. This, if it happens, is also more likely to occur after depression has progressed over a long period of time).

Q: what are signs/symptoms of depression?

A: Two hallmarks of depression — symptoms key to establishing a diagnosis — are:

Loss of interest in normal daily activities. You lose interest in or pleasure from activities that you used to enjoy.

Depressed mood. You feel sad, helpless or hopeless, and may have crying spells.

In addition, for a doctor or other health professional to diagnose depression, most of the following signs and symptoms also must be present for at least two weeks.

Sleep disturbances. Sleeping too much or having problems sleeping can be a sign you’re depressed. Waking in the middle of the night or early in the morning and not being able to get back to sleep are typical.

Impaired thinking or concentration. You may have trouble concentrating or making decisions and have problems with memory.

Changes in weight. An increased or reduced appetite and unexplained weight gain or loss may indicate depression.

Agitation. You may seem restless, agitated, irritable and easily annoyed.

Fatigue or slowing of body movements. You feel weariness and lack of energy nearly every day. You may feel as tired in the morning as you did when you went to bed the night before. You may feel like you’re doing everything in slow motion, or you may speak in a slow, monotonous tone.

Low self-esteem. You feel worthless and have excessive guilt.

Less interest in sex. If you were sexually active before developing depression, you may notice a dramatic decrease in your level of interest in having sexual relations.

Thoughts of death. You have a persistent negative view of yourself, your situation and the future. You may have thoughts of death, dying or suicide.

Depression can also cause a wide variety of physical complaints, such as gastrointestinal problems (indigestion, constipation or diarrhea), headache and backache. Many people with depression also have symptoms of anxiety.

Q: Symptoms/signs of depression?
Hey all[:
Jw; what are the symptoms/signs of depression/how would you tell if some one’s depressed?
*bonus point 4 links!

A: If you notice any behavioural changes that last for a period of two weeks or more in close family or friends, then it is worth asking whether the person may be depressed. Common behaviours associated with depression include:

*Moodiness that is out of proportion to recent events
*Increased irritability and frustration
*More sensitivity to minor personal criticisms
*Withdrawal from social events
*Increased alcohol and drug use
*Staying home from work or school
*Increased physical health complaints like fatigue or pain
*Being reckless or taking unnecessary risks (eg, driving fast or dangerously)
*Frequent sadness, tearfulness, crying ect.
*A feeling of constant hopelessness/ feeling unworthy
*Anhedonia; Loss of interest in daily activities
*Persistent boredom; low energy; fatigue
*Poor concentration
*A major change in eating and/or sleeping patterns ie. eating too much or too little
*Psychomotor agitation or retardation
*Insomnia or hypersomnia
*Thoughts or expressions of suicide
*Self-Injury

Q: What are the signs of Clinical Depression?
A friend of mine insists that she has Clinical Depression. What are the signs/symptoms of this mental health disease?

A: According to the APA, (American Psychiatric Institute)Clinical depression is also known as major depression, unipolar depression, unipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.

Signs and symptoms: all-encompassing low mood
low self-esteem
loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyed activities
it is a disabling condition that affects work, family and school life, sleeping and eating habits, and general health.

In the US, 3.4% w/major depression succeed in committing suicide

There is no lab test, per se, it is diagnosed based on what the patient tells the doctor and/or behavior reported by friends and family. The most common time is ages 30-40 and peaks at ages 40-50.

Q: What are the signs and symptoms of depression?

A: loss of interest in activities friends everything.feeling empty suicidal.not caring about what happens around you.not wanting to spend time with anyone.loss weight or weight gain.

Q: What are signs and symptoms of pospartum depression?
I gave birth on 8/25/2006 and I feel terrible I am very moody, I sleep all day while the kids are at school its like a have an exterme lack of motivation to anything. I need a job and I know this but I am too lazy to go out and get one. My kids Christmas is definetly not going to be like the ones they’re used to. I feel awful when I do try to get some rest at night I wind up waking up and staying up all night til the wee hours of the morning. I think I am depressed but I am not sure. The littlest things irritate me my kids get on my nerves so I snap at them it like I dont have patience and thats not me. I also hate the rundown feeling that I have no energy at all this not me I want to get back to my normal self so me and my children can be happy. I hate the person that I am right now and I so desperately want to change for the better for the children because they deserve more than what I am giving right now I am just an overwhelmed single mom what do I do?

A: Oh Baby Girl,
I am so sorry for what you are going through… You may have still some postpartum… but it may have rolled into fatigue and low iron. It could also be diabetes…
I would see a doctor if you are able to… even if you don’t feel like it! Just make yourself go or have someone take you! It is for the good of your well being.

Women’s bodies are constantly changing… and you just need to figure out what your body needs.

Don’t wait any longer, Please call your doctor… I will pray for you… I will ask the Lord to make known to you what it is you need!

God Bless you and your babies….

Q: Are there any hidden signs and symptoms of depression that the websites don’t mention?
I check alot of websites and for some strange reason I feel like there are more signs and symtoms that they are hidding

A: Me personally, I had physical symptoms as well as emotional symptoms. My depression hurts me physically! I have tons of tension in my shoulders and upper through mid-back, plus, depression (at least from what I’ve heard)can also cause a person to become ill with other things… maybe kidney and liver problems, so taking control of depression is very important. Try excercise, like Yoga (this is what I do) or maybe even going to the gym to help relieve the pressure on your mind. You’ll sleep better and have more energy. Here’s a website for the Yoga, in any case:

Q: What are the signs/symptoms of Post Partum Depression?

A: The post above from “Alex loves his binks” is excellent but I wanted to add a couple of things. What she listed is typical of general depression, post partum depression can also include a lack of bonding with the infant, intrusive fears or obsessive thoughts that the baby will get hurt, is sick, or that something bad will happen to him/her including being afraid of hurting the baby yourself. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms call your doctor and get professional advice as soon as possible. The “baby blues” is transitional and mild. PPD is deeper, lasts longer and needs to be managed by a physician. Either way know it’s not your fault, don’t blame yourself or feel guilty, just get help. Good luck! xoxo

Q: signs and symptoms of depression, why do i get so angry and can hardly stand what normal people would think is
is silly to get upset about. Often I will try to watch t.v the movie will be over and i dont remember watching anything. I SPACE OUT people often have to repeat themselves.

A: chemicals sweetheart chemicals. Beyond that it’s memories and adjustment stored on a cellular level in the brain. Exercise will help produce mood enhancing chemicals naturally stored in the body – -the only cost to you is motivating yourself to bring your heart rate up to a certain level but it’s your choice whether you walk fast, run, hike, bike, or swim. I sugggest meeting with a licensed social worker or counselor, whether at school or a community health center. Sometimes people go un diagnosed for long periods of time with underlying disorders such as depression, mood disorders, post traumatic stress syndrome or maybe bipolar disorder. Caffeine, and or nicotine or drugs and alcohol can alter the natural rhythm of your body – so if you do happen to have an attention disorder or, are frustrated there might be something else going on with you that a trained person would easily pick up on when you mention your symptoms.
Good Luck!

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