SYMPTOMS OR SIGNS OF DEPRESSION

  

Behavioral Symptoms

Crying

Social withdrawal

Psychomotor retardation (slow movements)

Clinging behavior 

Agitation/Fidgeting

 

Affective (Emotional) Symptoms

Sadness (inability to feel happy)

Irritability

Anxiety

Guilt

Variation in moods (mood swings)

Loss of interest in normally enjoyed activities

Fear

 

Cognitive (Mental) Symptoms

Helplessness           

Worthlessness           

Indecision           

Self blame           

Negative self-concept           

Negative anticipation           

Thoughts of death or suicide

 

Somatic (Physical) Symptoms

Sleep disorders (difficulty falling asleep, early morning awakening, sleeping too

     much)           

Menstrual irregularity           

Weight loss/Weight gain           

Sexual disorders (loss of interest, erectile dysfunction, difficulty achieving

     orgasm)           

Weakness           

Easy fatiguability           

Pain (usually headaches)