The 9 major symptoms of a MAJOR DEPRESSION

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Signs and symptoms of major depression
The signs and symptoms of major depression may vary greatly among patients. Generally, there are nine primary symptoms of depression, which include:
Sad or depressed mood. The patient may experience profound sadness, anxiety, anger, irritability or apathy (lack of emotion). He or she may be pessimistic or discouraged and may experience crying spells or excessive emotional sensitivity.
Anhedonia. Reduction or loss of interest in activities the patient formerly found pleasurable, such as eating, sex, work, friends, hobbies and entertainment.
Significant change in appetite or weight. The patient may experience reduced or increased appetite or significant weight loss or gain.
Changes in sleep patterns. The patient may sleep too much (hypersomnia) or not enough (insomnia). The patient will often awaken early in the morning and have difficulty falling back asleep.
Physical or verbal activity. Patients may be agitated and anxious. They may wring their hands, pace or not be able to sit still. Conversely, patients may have sluggish movements or speech. There may be a pause before answering questions or starting actions. Patients may speak quietly or not be able to be heard. They may not speak except in response to a direct question or may become completely mute (not talking at all).
Fatigue and decreased energy level.
Self-worth. The patient may have feelings of worthlessness, self-reproach or excessive or inappropriate guilt.
Concentration. The patient may exhibit a diminished ability to think or concentrate.
Death thoughts. Patients may have recurrent thoughts of death and death wishes. They may think about committing suicide (suicidal ideation) or engage in suicidal actions. Patients may even attempt or complete suicide