Mild depression can make you feel low and as though everything is harder to do. Severe depression can lead to feeling hopeless and, in some cases, suicidal.
What are the symptoms of depression?
Depression can affect your mind, body and behaviour.
You might feel sad, upset or tearful; guilty or worthless; restless or irritable; empty and numb; lacking in selfconfidence and self-esteem; unable to enjoy things that usually bring you pleasure; anxious or worried; suicidal or want to hurt yourself.
Physical symptoms can include tiredness and lack of energy; moving or speaking more slowly; sleep problems; changes in your weight or appetite; constipation; no sex drive or unexplained aches and pains.
You might behave differently. You may avoid people; find it hard to function at work; find it difficult to make decisions; be unable to…
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