Feeling melancholic today!





Depression is a mood disorder that involves persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities. People going through a depressive episode may experience mood swings, sleep disturbances, appetite changes, and headaches and/or body pains with no apparent physical cause.

Symptoms

  • Changes in sleep habits and/or appetite
  • Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and/or powerlessness
  • Changes in social behavior, such as withdrawing from others and isolating oneself
  • Increased pessimism (e.g., seeing the glass as half empty)
  • Trouble concentrating or paying attention
  • Difficulty comprehending and completing tasks in school or at work
  • They're not enjoying activities they once loved
  • They no longer attend classes or social outings
  • They're experiencing extreme anger or sadness over a relationship in their life
  • They react negatively or with apathy to most things
  • They often talk about death or suicide