Depression is when a person loses interest in activities they once enjoyed and has a persistent feeling of sadness or depressed mood. There are many other symptoms that accompany depression. Some of the other symptoms of depression include:
--Feelings of guilty, hopelessness or worthlessness
--Difficulty sleeping (this may be not sleeping or sleeping too much)
--Feeling down, depressed or sad
--A change in appetite (this may be increased or decreased)
--Trouble concentrating
--Anxiety
--Moving or speaking slower than normal or moving and speaking faster than normal
--Lack of energy to do normal daily activities
--Thoughts of wanting to harm or kill yourself
If you notice any of these symptoms in yourself please contact Haworth Health and Wellness, LLC or your healthcare provider if you are male. If you notice any of these symptoms in someone close to you ask how they are doing and if they would like to talk about it. Also, ask if they are thinking of harming or killing themselves. Then offer to go with them to get professional help.
