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The Symptoms of Depression & Its Effects on Mental Health

Updated: Nov 2, 2023


Depression is a serious medical disorder that affects both physical and mental health. It’s much more than just feeling sad or “blue.” Depression can make you feel hopeless, worthless, unmotivated, ashamed, and even suicidal. If left untreated, depression can lead to serious problems in relationships, work performance and even suicide. In this article we will cover the symptoms of depression and its impact on mental health

Depressed mood

Depression, which is the most common symptom of depression, can manifest as sadness or emptiness. You may feel hopeless or have no interest in things that you usually enjoy. With time and experience, your depressed mood may turn into a feeling of apathy. This type of depression is also known as major depressive disorder (MDD).

If you are experiencing this symptom for more than two weeks, it’s important to seek help from a mental health professional because it could be a sign of MDD if it lasts longer than two weeks. Contact: Revive Therapeutic Services

Decreased interest or pleasure in activities

  1. Decreased interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed

  2. A loss of interest in hobbies, work, or other things you normally enjoy can be signs of depression. This symptom is called anhedonia.

  3. Loss of interest in sex

  4. Lack of sexual desire is a common sign of depression. It may seem like your sex drive disappeared overnight—or that it’s never been there at all! But remember: It’s possible to have a healthy sex life with low libido, and there are many reasons why your arousal might be reduced (like stress). If you’re concerned about your lack of sexual desire, talk to your doctor about how they can help.

Insomnia or hypersomnia

Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing non-restful sleep. Conversely, hypersomnia is the opposite of insomnia: it’s sleeping too much. For example, someone who experiences hypersomnia may take multiple naps throughout the day and night rather than sleeping consistently through the night.

Insomnia and hypersomnia are common symptoms of depression—when you’re depressed, you might not feel like getting out of bed in the morning and could spend hours lying awake at night. You may also feel tired all day long regardless of how much sleep you get at night or how much restfulness your body feels during your day (as measured by things like fatigue levels).

The relationship between depression and lack of adequate sleep isn’t entirely understood yet; researchers are still working to determine whether there is any causal link between them or if they’re simply correlated with one another due to other factors such as stress levels or feelings about one’s life situation overall

Inability to concentrate

  1. Difficulty concentrating.

  2. Difficulty focusing on conversations.

  3. Inability to keep attention on the task at hand.

  4. Difficulty following instructions.

  5. Difficulty completing tasks and remembering details, especially if they’re things you’ve done before (which can cause problems in school or work).

Change in appetite

Depression is a condition in which a person experiences a loss of pleasure in all or most activities. It can be caused by genetics, hormonal changes, and/or stressful life events. The symptoms of depression may include appetite changes, sleep issues, feelings of hopelessness or guilt, frequent crying spells, irritability or anger outbursts (especially at other people), low energy levels and an inability to focus on tasks that were previously enjoyable.

If you are experiencing these symptoms for more than two weeks then it might indicate that you should seek help from your doctor. You may have gone through some sort of trauma recently such as death in the family or divorce which could be affecting your mental health negatively but there are other ways too like genetics (if someone else close to you has been suffering from depression) or hormonal changes during pregnancy etc..

Fatigue or loss of energy

Fatigue or loss of energy is one of the most common symptoms of depression. Fatigue can be physical, mental or both. It may also be caused by other medical conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Fatigue can also result from medications you take for other conditions or a lack of sleep. Poor nutrition or not eating enough can cause fatigue as well.

If you are experiencing persistent tiredness that interferes with your ability to function at home, work or school — but it’s not directly related to any specific medical condition — talk to your doctor about whether depression might be at play.

Depression is a complex disorder involving multiple systems within the brain, and has many causes.

Depression is a complex disorder involving multiple systems within the brain. It can have many causes, including chemical imbalances in the brain, genetic factors and stressful life events. Depression is also associated with various types of physical illnesses; some people become depressed after having surgery or an illness that results in long periods of bed rest.

Conclusion

Depression is a complex disorder involving multiple systems within the brain, and has many causes. Depression is caused by a combination of genetic, biological and environmental factors, though in some cases it can be triggered by traumatic events such as childhood abuse or an accident that leaves someone disabled. In addition, certain medications like steroids can also lead to depression. Seek help today from a therapist/psychologist/psychiatrist.

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