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DEPRESSION
DEPRESSION
For some young people, feelings of sadness and unhappiness outweigh their happy and excited emotions.
When you have depression, these sad feelings become overwhelming and long-lasting, affecting how you think, how you feel and what you do. These feelings can last for weeks, months or even longer.
Emotional symptoms of depression include:
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feeling sad, down or empty for most of the day, nearly every day
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loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities
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becoming withdrawn from friends or family
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feelings of worthlessness or guilt
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suicidal thoughts
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crying for no reason.
Physical symptoms of depression include:
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low energy, fatigue and reduced activity
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insomnia or difficulty sleeping
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loss of appetite or weight
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increased sleep or appetite (atypical depression)
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trouble concentrating, making decisions and remembering things
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slowed body movements, thinking or speech
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difficulty sitting still, pacing or hand-wringing
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diminished sex drive
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back pain or headaches
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feeling sick and run down
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digestive problems.
Symptoms of anxiety are also common in people with depression, as the 2 conditions often occur together (information courtesey of Health Direct).
For more information on Depression related material click the links below.
