Depression/Stress: Signs and symptoms

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Depression/Stress:
Signs and Symptoms
Often the person who is suffering from depression may not realize
what is happening to them. Your family may see changes in your
behavior and help you recognize some of the symptoms
mentioned below:
• Feeling sad or irritable for more than two weeks
• Loss of interest in activities, hobbies or sex
• Weight increase or loss and changes in eating habits
• Sleep changes such as oversleeping or problems getting to
sleep or waking very early
• Fatigue and inability to concentrate
• Feeling worthless or helpless
• Thoughts of suicide
• Feeling hopeless or negative
If you think you may be depressed, seek medical advice so you
can receive proper treatment. Several kinds of treatment are
available including counselling, psychotherapy, medication such
as antidepressants and light therapy. Your doctor can also refer
you to a Mood Disorder Education Program in your area for
further assessment and treatment. With all the help available to
you there is no need to suffer. Seeking treatment is the first step
to feeling better.