DEPRESSION AND EARLY SIGNS OF DEPRESSION

What is depression?

Feeling down from time to time is a normal part of life, but when emotions such as hopelessness and despair take hold and just won’t go away, you may have depression

Signs and symptoms

1. Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.

2. Loss of interest in daily activities.

3. Appetite or weight changes.

4. Sleep changes

5. Anger or irritability

6. Loss of energy.

7. Self-loathing.

8. Reckless behavior

9. Concentration problems

10. Unexplained aches and pains.

What you can do to feel better

Reach out to other people.
Get moving.
Eat a mood boosting diet.
Find ways to engage again with the world.