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    Monono Emilia Chinyere posted an update 7 months ago

    SIGNS OF DEPRESSION

    There are many signs and symptoms of depression, and everyone’s experience vary. These are some common signs of depression that a person may experience:

    How they might feel;

    -Down, upset or tearful
    -Restless, agitated or irritable
    -Guilty, worthless and down on yourself
    -Empty and numb
    -Isolated and unable to relate to other people
    -Finding no pleasure in life or things you usually enjoy
    -Angry or frustrated over minor things
    -A sense of unreality
    -No self-confidence or self-esteem
    -Hopeless and despairing
    -Feeling tired all the time

    How they might act;

    – Avoiding social events and activities you usually enjoy
    – Self-harming or suicidal behaviour
    – Difficulty speaking, thinking clearly or making decisions
    – Difficulty remembering or concentrating on things
    – Using more tobacco, alcohol or other drugs than usual
    – Difficulty sleeping, or sleeping too much
    – No appetite and losing weight, or eating more than usual and gaining weight
    – Physical aches and pains with no obvious physical cause
    – Moving very slowly, or being restless and agitated