Signs and symptoms of depression

Every year, one million people die by suicide related to depression, mostly in their 20s and 30s. Experts recommend that people with depression need the support and encouragement of loved ones, combined with medication. To determine if you or a loved one has symptoms of depression, please answer the following question honestly and frankly:

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- Difficulty falling asleep, sleeping too little, waking up early, or sleeping too much.

- Feeling tired or lacking energy, vitality, lethargy.

- Loss of appetite, eating too little or too much; loss of enjoyment, interest, or enthusiasm in daily life, work, or leisure activities.

- Feelings of sadness, sorrow, or irritability.

- Feelings of despair, giving up, neglecting oneself or family, feelings of unworthiness, or self-blame.

- Difficulty concentrating on something, such as reading a newspaper or watching television.

- Feeling restless, anxious, unable to sit still, and more worried than usual.

- Particularly having thoughts of wanting to die or harm oneself, or being dissatisfied with life, feeling weary of living.

- Frequently worried about bodily disorders (headaches, stomachaches, chest pain, palpitations, vomiting, sweating, muscle pain...).

If you experience five or more of these symptoms frequently for two consecutive weeks, you may have depression. In fact, depression, if left undiagnosed and untreated, can be life-threatening.

According to Health and Life - NT