Signs of Depression

Have you ever felt low or sad?  Well, from time to time, it seems everyone has felt that way.  You are not alone in having those blue days.  What happens when those dreary days become a life cycle that you can’t seem to break.  What happens if those sad moments become ongoing days and weeks and in some cases months and years?

If saddness seems to be taking over your life you need to ask for professional help.  If you are feeling depressed to the point that you can no longer function in your job or at school and you use to be be able to, then it’s time to seek professional help.

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1. Feeling more often than not sad
2. Feeling more often than not irritable
3. Continually worrying about past events or about an up and coming event to the point that it becomes distressful.
4. No longer interested in life events that you once enjoyed.
5. Having a negative view on life where you once had hope.
6. No longer want to shower and groom and take care of your self.
7. Sometimes it’s hard to recognize a gradual change – have others noticed that you don’t seem your usual self?

This is in no way an exhaustive list of signs to watch for but from reading those points you should see that the person has lost an interest in things that they once held dear. 

Where they were able to function, now they find it hard to function or simply can’t do it any longer because of the over whelming feelings.

There is hope in professional counseling.   Many patients have found that learning new life skills on handeling their emotions was all they needed to conquer depression.  Others needed a more hands on approach.

Depression is real.  Do not ignore it.

There is also an increased risk of suicide associated with severe depression.