I went through a very real bout with depression… #depression can play with your mind and soul so bad… you feel like death is the only way out… I had to learn to reset my thinking and my way I felt about myself, but some people can’t beat #depression. I was lucky, I had real friends and family that help me, shine thru the darkness that depression put you in…
Signs and symptoms of depression include:
-Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. A bleak outlook—nothing will ever get better and there’s nothing you can do to improve your situation.
-Loss of interest in daily activities. No interest in former hobbies, pastimes, social activities, or sex. You’ve lost your ability to feel joy and pleasure.
-Appetite or weight changes. Significant weight loss or weight gain—a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month.
-Sleep changes. Either insomnia, especially waking in the early hours of the morning, or oversleeping (also known as hypersomnia).
-Anger or irritability. Feeling agitated, restless, or even violent. Your tolerance level is low, your temper short, and everything and everyone gets on your nerves.
-Loss of energy. Feeling fatigued, sluggish, and physically drained. Your whole body may feel heavy, and even small tasks are exhausting or take longer to complete.
-Self-loathing. Strong feelings of worthlessness or guilt. You harshly criticize yourself for perceived faults and mistakes.
-Reckless behavior. You engage in escapist behavior such as substance abuse, compulsive gambling, reckless driving, or dangerous sports.
-Concentration problems. Trouble focusing, making decisions, or remembering things.
-Unexplained aches and pains. An increase in physical complaints such as headaches, back pain, aching muscles, and stomach pain.
