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It’s just natural to feel
down sometimes, but when that feeling lingers day after day, it could signal
depression. Depression is feeling sad or having episodes of apathy that lasts
for 2 consecutive weeks. It may be severe enough to interrupt your daily
activities, but it’s not a sign of weakness or having a negative personality,
it is a health problem, a medical condition that can be treated.
Symptoms:
1. Emotional
Having
a sad mood and even loss of interest in life. Patients may feel a lack of hope,
a sense of worthlessness or guilt, and even recurring thoughts of death or
suicide.
2. Physical
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Insomnia
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Early-morning waking
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Fatigue
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Decreased energy
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Excessive sleep
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Headaches
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Cramps
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Persistent aches or pains
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Digestive problems
If you have chronic pain
depression can make it worse.
3. Appetite
Some
patients may experience loss of appetite, while other will have the opposite. Changes
in weight or appetite are clear symptoms or depression. Patients may experience
severe weight gain or weight loss... Read more form:
