DEPRESSION

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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.

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Emotional symptoms of depression include:

• feeling sad, down or empty for most of the day, nearly every day

• loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities

• becoming withdrawn from friends or family

• feelings of worthlessness or guilt

• suicidal thoughts

• crying for no reason.

Physical symptoms of depression include:

• low energy, fatigue and reduced activity

• insomnia or difficulty sleeping

• loss of appetite or weight

• increased sleep or appetite (atypical depression)

• trouble concentrating, making decisions and remembering things

• slowed body movements, thinking or speech

• difficulty sitting still, pacing or hand-wringing

• diminished sex drive

• back pain or headaches

• feeling sick and run down

• digestive problems.

Symptoms of anxiety are also common in people with depression, as the 2 conditions often occur together (information courtesey of Health Direct).

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For more information on Depression related material click the links below.