Depression

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Mood Disorders

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