Symptoms of Depressive disorders

General information about symptoms of Depressive disorders: The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of Depressive disorders. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of Depressive disorders. Furthermore, symptoms of Depressive disorders may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of Depressive disorders.

List of symptoms of Depressive disorders: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Depressive disorders includes:

• Exact symptoms depend on subtype and severity of depressive disorder
• Depressed mood and other emotional problems
  • Persistent sadness
  • Inappropriate crying
  • Feelings of worthlessness
  • Hopelessness
  • Empty feeling
  • Inappropriate guilt
  • Loss of confidence
  • Loss of interest in activities
  • Sluggishness
  • Agitation
  • Lack of energy
  • Tiredness
  • Restlessness
  • Thoughts of death or suicide
  • Irritability
  • Losing your temper
• Eating pattern changes - you might eat more or less than usual
  • Appetite loss
  • Weight loss
  • Overeating
  • Weight gain
• Sleep pattern changes
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Oversleeping
  • Waking too early
• Mental changes
  • Forgetfulness
  • Difficulty thinking
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Difficulty making decisions
• Social problems
  • Relationship difficulty
  • Isolation
  • Alcohol problems
  • Drug problems
  • Sex problems
• Physical problems
  • Headaches
  • Backaches
  • Body aches
  • Stomach aches
  • Joint aches
  • Muscle aches
• Other signs of childhood or adolescent depression:
  • Poor school grades
  • Poor school attendance
  • Getting into trouble
  • Running away from home
  • Substance abuse
  • Reckless behavior

Symptoms of Depressive disorders: When that "down" mood, along with other symptoms, lasts for more than a couple of weeks, the condition may be clinical depression. Clinical depression is a serious health problem that affects the total person. In addition to feelings, it can change behavior, physical health and appearance, academic performance, social activity and the ability to handle everyday decisions and pressures.¹

More symptoms of Depressive disorders: In addition to the above information, to get a full picture of the possible symptoms of this condition and its related conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by complications of Depressive disorders, underlying causes of Depressive disorders, associated conditions for Depressive disorders, risk factors for Depressive disorders, or other related conditions.

Medical articles on symptoms: These general reference articles may be of interest:

• Symptoms of the Silent Killer Diseases
• Symptoms and Medical Malpractice

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