Symptoms of Depression

• Frequent or persistent feelings of sadness
• Little hope for the future
• Limited ability to solve problems
• Poor decision-making skills
• Poor concentration
• Feelings of failure
• Lack of satisfaction over things that used to bring satisfaction
• Feelings of guilt or despair
• Feeling of being punished
• Disappointment in self or in performance
• Overcritical of self for perceived mistakes or weaknesses
• Feelings of unattractiveness
• Having thoughts or plans of suicide
• Not feeling hopeful about the future
• Abnormal flow of tears; or an inability to cry
• More easily annoyed or irritated
• Loss of interest in relationships
• Loss of interest in sex
• Difficulty getting started on projects
• Changes in eating or sleeping habits
• Rapid weight loss or gain
• Loss of energy
• Concern about physical problems, aches, pains

* Information obtained primarily from the following sources:

• When Love is Not Enough, by Nancy L. Thomas
• American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Last Modified on: Friday, March 02, 2007