Depression
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Some symptoms are common in people of all ages with depression. These symptoms include:
appetite problems
decreased energy
difficulty paying attention or making decisions
feeling very sensitive emotionally
feelings of irritability
feelings of sadness, despair, and emptiness
inability to feel pleasure
low self-esteem
loss of motivation and withdrawal from others
pessimism, negativity
sleeping problems
thoughts about suicide and death
Children, adolescents, or elderly people who are depressed may have other symptoms.
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