Signs of depression

COMMON signs and symptoms of depression:

• Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness - you feel that nothing will ever get better and there is nothing you can do to improve your situation;
• No interest in daily activities - not interested in former hobbies, social activities or sex.
• You don't seem to be able to feel any joy and pleasure;
• A significant change in weight - putting on or losing more than 5% of your body weight in a month;
• Sleep patterns have changed - you want to sleep all the time or can't sleep at all;
• Loss of energy - you feel tired and sluggish;
• Aches and pains - you have more headaches, back pain, aching muscles and stomach pain. - The South African Depression and Anxiety Group - sadag.org; helpguide.org; health24.com