What are the Symptoms of Major Depression?
In a major depression, more of the symptoms of depression are present, and they are usually more intense or severe. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
•recurrent thoughts of death, recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide.
•loss of interest or pleasure in things that used to be fun
•diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day
•irritability, hostility, aggression
•a decrease in the ability to make decisions
•feeling hopeless or helpless;
•Feeling restless or unable to sit still.
•loss of energy
•Withdrawal from family members/peers/co-workers.
•changes in appetite or weight
•drug or alcohol abuse
•trouble sleep or sleeping too much
•Blaming yourself for things going wrong.
•Crying a lot.
