Depression
•continuouslow mood or sadness
•feelingsof hopelessness and helplessness
•lowself-esteem
•tearfulness
•feelingsof guilt
•feeling irritable and intolerant of others
•lack ofmotivation and little interest in things
•difficultymaking decisions
•lack ofenjoyment
•suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming yourself
•feelinganxious or worried
•reducedsex drive
•slowedmovement or speech
•change inappetite or weight (usually decreased, but sometimes increased)
•constipation
•unexplainedaches and pains
•lack ofenergy or lack of interest in sex
•changes tothe menstrual cycle
•disturbedsleep patterns (for example, problems going to sleep or waking in the early
hours of the morning)
•not doing
well at work
•taking
part in fewer social activities and avoiding contact with friends
•reduced
hobbies and interests
•difficulties
in home and family life