Could you be suffering from depression?

Do the following lists of physical, behavioural and emotional symptoms seem familiar to you? If so, you could be suffering from depression – and you are not alone.

PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS

• Short term memory loss / Concentration difficulties
• Weight loss / Weight gain
• Sleep disturbance
• Exhaustion / Energy loss
• Constipation
• Irregular periods
• Aches and Pains
• Delusions / Hallucinations
• Loss of interest in sex

BEHAVIOURAL

• Apathy
• Loss of motivation
• Difficulty setting goals
• Difficulty solving problems
• Difficulty thinking clearly / Making decisions
• Shy away from social activity / Withdrawal from social situations

EMOTIONAL

• Apathy
• Guilt
• Loss of self confidence
• Feelings of hopelessness
• Excessive / Unrealistic fear
• Feeling worthless
• Feeling sad / miserable
• Brooding about the past
• Feeling pessimistic
• Loss of interest in things you enjoy
• Lack of control
• Excessive self criticism
• Suicidal thoughts