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This is the most common type of mood disorder. It’s diagnosed when a depressed mood or loss of interest in almost all activities lasts more than 2 weeks. Since clinical depression affects the overall behavior. Symptoms may include:
Feelings
- Sad and/or anxious
- Helpless and/or hopeless
- Mood swings and/or irritability
- Guilt
- Worthlessness
Thinking
- Self-criticism and/or pessimism
- Poor memory and concentration
- Difficulty in taking decisions
- Suicidal thoughts
Behavior
- Crying spells
- Withdrawal
- Loss of motivation
- Lack of attention to physical appearance
- Sleeping too much or too little
- Overeating or loss of appetite
- Lack of energy or chronic tiredness
- Loss of sexual desire
