The Symptoms of Clinical Depression (You Need To Know)

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Clinical depression is a more severe form of depression.

If you constantly feel hopeless and always feel like you're in a state of despair it could be a sign of clinical depression also known as major depression or major depressive disorder.

Most people feel sad or low at some point during their lives but clinical depression is marked by a depressed mood most of the day and a loss of interest in normal activities and relationships.

Clinical depression can make it difficult for people to work, study, sleep, eat, socialise and engage in activities they once enjoyed doing.

Clinical depression can sometimes occur from generation to generation in families but it can also affect people with no family history too.

Clinical depression can affect men, women, adults, teens and children.

Figures have shown almost twice as many women as men have clinical depression

Some people may struggle with clinical depression just once in their life but others may struggle with it several times during their life.

According to the DSM-5 the manual used to diagnosed mental health conditions the symptoms of clinical depression are as follows;

* Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness
* Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters
* Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities
* Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much
* Tiredness and lack of energy, so even small tasks take extra effort
* Reduced appetite and weight loss or increased cravings for food and weight gain
* Anxiety, agitation or restlessness
* Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements
* Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or self-blame
* Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things
* Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches

The symptoms of clinical depression are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in your life including your work, school, social life or day to day activities.

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Yes I was diagnosed with severe depression. I’m doing pretty good though. 😇

maryc

Authentic Mental health thank you for this video and the information you share so important and helpful I have some of the symptoms talked about in the title sadness hopelessnes sleeping to much or I have problems sleeping I get very angry at small things I cry I struggle with depression sadly I have more bad days and good days keep bringing the video s

nikkimckay

Got all of the symptoms except for headaches. Usually I get headaches when I’m stressed out or around too many people. I went for months at a time without any emotions. Which caused self harm as I wanted to feel something. Then suicidal thoughts. I talked to a therapist and got a lot better. I don’t self harm anymore, and I only have thoughts of eating disorders now instead of acting on them! I am now getting more depressed because of the fact that I haven’t been able to see people since May. I go to sleep at 2-3 and wake up at 12. But I’m trying to improve. Everything is so difficult. Instead of anorexia I started eating impulsively and not exercising. I’ve gained 15 pounds now and I’m going to start exercising again in a few days, I just feel so weak at the moment. I also can’t talk to a therapist which isn’t a fun time

helloiamtiredallthetime.