SOS

Depression is
not something that you have made up in your head. It’s more than just feeling "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. It’s feeling "down" & "low" & "hopeless" for weeks at a time.

Symptoms are
> Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood *
> Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
> Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness *
> Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies & activities that were once enjoyed, including sex
> Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down" *
> Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions *
> Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping *
> Appetite &/or weight loss or overeating & weight gain *
> Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts
> Restlessness, irritability
> Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, & chronic pain *

Good grief! Out of 11 symptoms, I think I'm suffering from 7 !!! Walao.. HELP!

~ extracted from NIMH ~