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Depression-Related Mood Disorders

Major depressive disorder, commonly referred to as "depression," can severely disrupt your life, affecting your appetite, sleep, work, and relationships.

The symptoms that help a doctor identify depression include:

* constant feelings of sadness, irritability, or tension YES
* decreased interest or pleasure in usual activities or hobbies YES
* loss of energy, feeling tired despite lack of activity YES
* a change in appetite, with significant weight loss or weight gain YES
* a change in sleeping patterns, such as difficulty sleeping, early morning awakening, or sleeping too much YES
* restlessness or feeling slowed down YES
* decreased ability to make decisions or concentrate YES
* feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, or guilt YES
* thoughts of suicide or death NO

If you are experiencing any or several of these symptoms, you should talk to your doctor about whether you are suffering from depression.

If you are in an immediate serious crisis please contact your doctor or go to your local hospital or emergency room.


am i suffering from depression??