Are you wondering if you have depression or not?
You should read this article to learn more about the different symptoms of depression.
If you find yourself feeling sad, angry, stressed or experiencing any kind of negative emotions for extended periods of time, you are probably depressed. It is natural to experience negative emotions once in a while, but most people get over it the next day. If you feel bad for weeks without any positive feelings in between your episodes of stress, anger or sadness, the chemical balance of your brain is probably geared toward these negative feelings because of your depression.
In some cases, depression can cause people to lose interest in things they used to enjoy. When was the last time you practiced your favorite activity? Do not worry if you lost interest in a hobby; it is natural to get bored with an activity and find something you enjoy more and find more challenging instead. You should worry if you nothing seems interesting to you. If you do not currently have a hobby, you should try different activities, by yourself or with your friends. If nothing keeps you interested for very long, you are more than likely depressed.
Have you been having difficulties with following your usual schedule?
If you feel depressed, the chemical imbalances in your brain can cause you to have a hard time staying asleep or feeling hungry or on the other hand, not having any energy, sleeping a lot or eating more than usual to compensate for emotional problems. If you notice anything different as far as your lifestyle and schedule are concerned, you should look for other causes and assume that depression is causing these symptoms if you cannot think of any other reason.
Depression can keep you from interacting with people. If you find that being around the people you usually appreciate is hard and find yourself avoiding your friends and family, your depression might be causing you to be anti-social. You should try spending some quality time with your closest friends or making some new friends in case you are only have issues with certain people, and spend some time by yourself if you feel like you need to relax and simply be alone. Make an effort to interact with the people who matter to you so you do not lose your friends because of your depression.
If these symptoms sound familiar, you should schedule an appointment with your usual doctor. Talk about your problems and explain that you think you are depressed. Keep in mind that only a professional can officially diagnose you with clinical depression. Your doctor will give you some advice on how to deal with your negative feelings and refer you to a good psychiatrist or psychologist so you can start a treatment. Do not wait for your depression to go away on its own; the only way to deal with this condition is to get help from a professional.
If you recognized some of your symptoms in this article, you should take action and get some help. Getting rid of your depression can be hard and take some time but you will not succeed if you do not take action now.
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