Depression

Symptoms

Symptoms of depression include:

• Persistent sadness
• Irritability
• Feelings of anxiety
• Loss of interest or pleasure in life
• Neglect of personal responsibility or personal care
• Changes in eating habits
• Changes in sleeping patterns
• Fatigue and loss of energy
• Extreme mood changes
• Feeling helpless, hopeless, or worthless
• Physical symptoms (e.g., headaches, chronic pain)
• Increased alcohol or drug use
• Thoughts of death or suicide