What are the symptoms of depression ?!


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What are the symptoms of depression ?


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The signs and symptoms of major depression may vary greatly among patients. Generally, there are nine primary symptoms of depression, which include:

Sad or depressed mood. The patient may experience profound sadness, anxiety, anger, irritability or apathy (lack of emotion). He or she may be pessimistic or discouraged and may experience crying spells or excessive emotional sensitivity.


Anhedonia. Reduction or loss of interest in activities the patient formerly found pleasurable, such as eating, sex, work, friends, hobbies and entertainment.


Significant change in appetite or weight. The patient may experience reduced or increased appetite or significant weight loss or gain.


Changes in sleep patterns. The patient may sleep too much (hypersomnia) or not enough (insomnia). The patient will often awaken early in the morning and have difficulty falling back asleep.

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