Depression is more than just the normal, temporary feelings of sadness and hopelessness associated with difficult life events. The symptoms of depression are often subtle at first. It can be hard to recognize that symptoms may be connected and that you might have depression. Common symptoms include:
- Depressed mood.
- Inability to enjoy activities.
- Problems concentrating.
- Changes in eating habits or appetite.
- Weight gain or weight loss.
- Changes in sleeping habits.
- Difficulty going to work or taking care of your daily responsibilities because of a lack of energy.
- Feelings of guilt and hopelessness; wondering if life is worth living (common).
- Slowed thoughts and speech.
- Preoccupation with thoughts of death or suicide.
- Complaints that have no physical cause (somatic complaints) such as headache and stomachache.
All of these symptoms can interfere with your quality of life. Even if you don't have major depression, if you have experienced a few of these symptoms for at least 2 weeks you may have a less severe form of depression that still requires treatment.
Afterthought: kaunselor pun manusia biasa jugak :(
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