Depression Hurts

Major depression is characterized by certain symptoms and signs that affect the person’s ability to sleep, eat, work and perform daily activities. The symptoms of major depression include a loss of appetite or increased appetite, weight loss or weight gain, hopelessness, guilt, loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable, sadness or empty feeling, sense of worthlessness, withdrawing from social activities or friends, restlessness, irritability, lack of sleep or too much sleep, headaches, nausea, trouble remembering, concentrating or making simple decisions. People who suffer from major depression often times have thoughts of death or suicide. Many times people who are experiencing major depression will turn to drugs or alcohol to help ease the pain of depression. Major depression episodes often times occur several times through out a person’s life but can also be a one time event. Medical treatment is advised if you have any of these signs.