Emotional Symptoms The primary symptoms of depression are a sad mood and/or loss of interest in life. Activities that were once pleasurable lose their appeal. Patients may also be haunted by a sense of guilt or worthlessness, lack of hope, and recurring thoughts of death or suicide. Depression Symptoms: Physical Depression is sometimes linked to physical symptoms. These include: Fatigue and decreased energy Insomnia, especially early-morning waking Excessive sleep Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment Depression can make other health problems feel worse, particularly chronic pain. Key brain chemicals influence both mood and pain. Treating depression has been shown to improve co-existing illnesses.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:14:41 +0000
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