Signs of Depression

Here is a list of the most common signs of depression. If you have some of these signs that last for more than two weeks, see your health care provider.

• Feeling empty, sad, and anxious

• Feeling tired, having no energy

• Feeling restless and irritable a lot of the time

• Crying more than usual

• Feeling worthless, helpless, hopeless, and guilty

• Having no interest or joy in life

• Having trouble sleeping, waking up very early in the morning

• Having problems eating too much or too little food

• Thinking about suicide and death

• Having trouble concentrating, remembering, and making decisions

• Having physical problems that don't go away when you take medicine, such as headaches, stomach problems, and pains in your body