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If you feel depressed, make an appointment to see your doctor or mental health professional as soon as you can. Suicidal thinking or feelings, especially in older men.Often wanting to stay at home, rather than going out to socialize or doing new things.Fatigue, loss of appetite, sleep problems or loss of interest in sex - not caused by a medical condition or medication.Memory difficulties or personality changes.Symptoms of depression may be different or less obvious in older adults, such as: Unfortunately, depression often goes undiagnosed and untreated in older adults, and they may feel reluctant to seek help. In teens, symptoms may include sadness, irritability, feeling negative and worthless, anger, poor performance or poor attendance at school, feeling misunderstood and extremely sensitive, using recreational drugs or alcohol, eating or sleeping too much, self-harm, loss of interest in normal activities, and avoidance of social interaction.ĭepression is not a normal part of growing older, and it should never be taken lightly.In younger children, symptoms of depression may include sadness, irritability, clinginess, worry, aches and pains, refusing to go to school, or being underweight.Depression symptoms in children and teensĬommon signs and symptoms of depression in children and teenagers are similar to those of adults, but there can be some differences. Some people may feel generally miserable or unhappy without really knowing why. Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headachesįor many people with depression, symptoms usually are severe enough to cause noticeable problems in day-to-day activities, such as work, school, social activities or relationships with others.Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts or suicide.Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things.
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or self-blame.Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements.Reduced appetite and weight loss or increased cravings for food and weight gain.Tiredness and lack of energy, so even small tasks take extra effort.Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much.Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as sex, hobbies or sports.Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters.Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness.During these episodes, symptoms occur most of the day, nearly every day and may include: Although depression may occur only once during your life, people typically have multiple episodes.
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