DEPRESSION

Symptoms

Feeling sad, anxious, or “empty”

Feeling hopeless, worthless, and pessimistic

Crying a lot

Feeling bothered, annoyed, or angry

Loss of interest in hobbies and interests you once enjoyed

Decreased energy or fatigue

Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions

Moving or talking more slowly

Difficulty sleeping, early morning awakening, or oversleeping

Appetite or weight changes

Chronic physical pain with no clear cause that does not get better with
treatment (headaches, aches or pains, digestive problems, cramps)

Thoughts of death, suicide, self-harm, or suicide attempts

Types

of Depression

Clinical Depression
A diagnosis of major depressive disorder means you’ve felt sad, low or worthless most days for at least two weeks while also having other symptoms such as sleep problems, loss of interest in activities or change in appetite. This is the most severe form of depression and one of the most common forms.

Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)
Persistent depressive disorder is mild or moderate depression that lasts for at least two years. The symptoms are less severe than major depressive disorder. Healthcare providers used to call PDD dysthymia.

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD)
DMDD causes chronic, intense irritability and frequent anger outbursts in children. Symptoms usually begin by the age of 10.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
With PMDD, you have premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms along with mood symptoms, such as extreme irritability, anxiety or depression. These symptoms improve within a few days after your period starts, but they can be severe enough to interfere with your life.