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{August 13, 2009}   Signs of Depressive Disorder and Anxiety

Signs of Depression

There are numerous signs of depression; among the most frequent signs we find a feeling of sadness, emptiness and very no self-esteem. Symptoms can vary and they will sometimes pass away over time, but often depression needs treatment.

Treatment for depression must ideally be a combination of talks and drugs. Antidepressant Drugs can make a huge difference for most people, while addressing the underlying causes of depressive disorder is done by multiple talks with a clinical psychologist or shrink.

10 signs of depression:

Feeling Low
Feeling sad and unhappy, having no interest in people or engagements

Decreased
A person may show markedly decreased well being or concern in everyday activities.

Weight Gain or Weight Loss
Unintentional weight loss or weight gain can be a sign of depression

Being unable to sleep
Sleep Disturbances or sleeping too much can be a symptom of anxiety

Loss of Energy
Loss of power and involvement in your surroundings

Feeling of Guild
Feeling guilty for no reason

Feeling of Low Self-esteem
Feeling of owning no value and no self-esteem

Trouble on Thinking
Decision-making gets unusual hard and the power to think seems gone.

Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thoughts and repetitive thoughts of death

Restlessness or too relaxed
Either agitated or slowed down in their motions

Antidepressant Drugs

Antidepressants are drugs that handle depression, anxiety and dysthymic depression. The most common and
effective drugs are of the SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) type and the list of drugs include, Citalopram.

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