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Some common symptoms of clinical depression
- Feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or embarrassment
- Lack of energy, lack of motivation
- Irritability, impatience
- Inappropriate feelings of anger or frustration
- Hypersensitivity to criticism
- Inability to derive pleasure from normally pleasurable activities
- Inability to focus on tasks that require concentration
- Forgetfulness, short-term memory problems
- Abnormal sleep patterns: frequent drowsiness or insomnia
- Abnormal appetite: eating too much or too little, weight gain or loss
- Recurrent thoughts of death
- Contemplation of suicide, a suicide attempt
Adapted from various online and print sources.
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DISCLAIMER: This content on this page is provided as background information only and is not intended as a substitute for actual diagnosis or treatment. The owner of this site, who is not a mental health professional, does not guarantee the accuracy of the information herein. If you think you may be experiencing clinical depression, please contact a mental health professional promptly.