Signs of depression

• Every person who suffers from depression has different symptoms. Here are a few common symptoms. If you have had more than three of these sympotms, seek medical advice. If you are thinking of suicide or having thoughts of death, I urge you to seek medical advice as soon as possible.

1. Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" mood
   
2. Sleeping too much or too little; middle-of-night or early-morning waking
   
3. Reduced appetite and weight loss, or increased appetite and weight gain
   
4. Loss of pleasure and interest in activities once enjoyed, including sex
   
5. Irritability, restlessness
   
6. Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment (such as chronic pain or digestive disorders)
   
7. Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions
   
8. Fatigue or loss of energy
   
9. Feeling guilty, hopeless or worthless
   
10. Thoughts of death or suicide