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Top 10 Symptoms of Depression 

by Harjeet Kaur
May 23, 2022
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Top 10 Symptoms of Depression 

How Can You Know If Your Loved One Is Depressed?

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Depression is a complex phenomenon. It can be hard to spot in some individuals. In many cases, it is hard to identify a clear cut cause behind it. This ambiguous nature makes identifying and overcoming depression quite an arduous struggle. Generally feeling the blues is temporary but low mood, lack of interest, and insomnia for an extended time could be depression. Every mental health patient may not have the same symptoms. However, here are a few major signs and symptoms that appear in most individuals when depression kicks in. Look out for these Top Ten Symptoms of Depression.

Top Ten Symptoms of Depression

1. Sleep problems

If your loved one is suffering from mental health problems, you will probably notice changes in their sleeping pattern. It does not have to be a drastic shift but sleep may become erratic, leaving them extremely fatigued.

Sleeping too early on some days, staying up all night on others or oversleeping until afternoon are a few signs to tell you that something is wrong. Trying acupuncture for sleep might help dissolve his stress and worries somewhat however he may still suffer from bad dreams and an unhealthy sleep cycle.

2. Listlessness

One of the biggest and most obvious signs of depression is when your loved ones begin to stop being themselves. If they used to love singing or jogging, you will notice that they barely do it after the depression kicks in.

The small and cherished happy moments of life become completely worthless to a depressed person. This might even trickle onto you and cause you to feel low. Their feelings of hopelessness do not allow them to enjoy anything anymore.

3. Turbulent Emotions

Unexpected mood swings ranging from bursts of anger to weeping for no reason are typical signs of depression. There is a rollercoaster of emotions which hampers all activities 

4. Sudden unhealthy behaviour

A person suffering from depression often shows sharp changes in behaviour. They might shout or start taking drugs. They might develop other habits such as driving rashly or picking fights. It can be entirely opposite to their character as well; become quiet, weepy, and avoid any kind of interaction.

5. Reduced self-esteem

What do you do when your dear one is sad? If they are in low spirits then bring some cheer into their life. Try to take them for a walk outdoors to do away with the gloom. Fresh air and nature work wonders. Depression can often stem from a negative self-image and the person might get stuck in a cycle of reduced self-esteem.

By being depressed the person might further feel unworthy, undeserving and untalented. This tainted perspective might compel them to use harsh words for themselves or perform badly in different aspects of life.

I am fine when you are actually depressed
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Top Ten Symptoms of Symptoms

6. Changes in appetite

Appetite and weight can swing both ways for people with depression. The symptoms or food habits are not the same for all. Some may have a reduced appetite and lose weight while others may gain weight due to binge eating. Keep an eye out for these signs as these food habits are not planned but are a fallout of depression.

7. Chronic Fatigue

Even after a good night’s rest, they may feel tired and lethargic. They may want to carry out their daily activities but the chronic fatigue syndrome will not allow them to. There are various physical symptoms of fatigue that include decreased activity, low vigour, exhaustion or lethargy. The cognitive symptoms comprise diminished concentration, declined attention or reduced mental endurance

8. Anxiety and Depression

Most people suffering from depression also suffer from acute and continuous anxiety. Any kind of worry can trigger anxious episodes. These may last for a few hours but can be controlled with deep breathing exercises. Sometimes, simply breathing deeper and better for a few minutes can make a stressful situation easier to cope with.

9 Thoughts of Suicides

A depressed person goes through a chemical imbalance. They feel there is no way out of this depression. They may not want to die but see it as the only way out of this living hell. If you are helping your depressed loved one make them realize that it is a treatable illness. Just like physical illnesses like cancer or heart ailments, it is a treatable ailment.

10. Strange Physical Symptoms

Depression causes unexplained physical symptoms like headaches and gut issues. The pain can be severe and can affect one’s mood. Chronic pain can lead to stress and insomnia. This pain can be a deterrent in doing day to day activities like work, family chores and social activities.

Anxiety and depression
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‘This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla.’

‘This post is part of Blogchatter’s CauseAChatter’

If you would like to read more of my CauseAChatter blogs click here-Pokkali Rice, The pandemic is a boon ar bane, 10 quick tips to deal with anxiety. Impact of social media on eating disorders 10 ways to deal with grief,10 tips for a sustainable Lifestyle, 6 Tips To Make your beauty routine sustainable

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My writing was limited to school essays and projects for my kids and out of the blue, my writing career began with writing articles for the magazine section of The Hindu. I had a weekend column in the newspaper which was well appreciated. Juggling my time between various jobs down the years and my writing, I have written content for fliers, brochures for colleges, speeches, social media content and also website content I love writing and I am open to writing on a plethora of topics. My blog has interesting insights into my life and travels, gardening, beauty, grooming, recipes, mental health and sustainability. I am a freelance content writer and the answer to all your content generation needs. I thrive on writing and content writing gets my adrenaline pumping. Stringing words and vocabulary is my passion as well as my bread and butter. Whether it is lifestyle content, ghostwriting, blogging, features, or articles, covers the whole gamut of writing that I can pen down. My writing has been much appreciated as it attracts, engrosses as well as captivates. I love to write on any interesting topic under the sun. Meeting new people and understanding what makes them tick is always enlightening. Communication is my strong point and I get across my thoughts right from the heart. An avid and dedicated blogger, my blog is valued by family and friends alike. My blog is ranked 14 in the Top 100 Lifestyle Blogs in India. I love to cook for family and friends and my secret ingredient- “love” is abundantly used in my cooking. It covers myriad interesting topics. I am a passionate home chef and am all for a healthy balanced diet with simple, easy-to-cook recipes. What I do is transform traditional recipes into gourmet by the turn of my ladle. Do read my blogs to know me better.

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Comments 23

  1. Swarnali Nath says:
    1 year ago

    This is a very helpful post for me Harjeet. And for anyone suffering from the above symptoms or seeing a loved one suffering from them. Thanks for sharing such a detailed post. You have shared some vital symptoms and that could recognize someone’s mental illness at its early stage.

    Reply
    • Flavia Cutinho says:
      1 year ago

      Depression isn’t easy and getting out of it needs alot of courage and self power. Been there and by God grace pushed myself out with great difficulty

      Reply
  2. Monidipa Dutta says:
    1 year ago

    Except for being suicidal and fatigue I had the other symptoms when I was suffering from depression.

    Reply
  3. Smita Saksena says:
    1 year ago

    Really very helpful post Harjeet. I can relate to this as many of these symptoms I had. If you have strong support system then you can fight with depression otherwise it’s a hell like feeling. Thanks for this post.

    Reply
  4. Sindhu Vinod Narayan says:
    1 year ago

    This was definitely an eye opener to know the symptoms. Thanks for sharing this

    Reply
  5. Neeta Kadam says:
    1 year ago

    I have been through this. I know it takes time to come out from the depression. No one notice such things then how will they help you. Your detailed post is helpful Harjeet. I will share it because it is the problem which is not easily recognize by the people.

    Reply
  6. Madhu Bindra says:
    1 year ago

    Your posts on mental health are always detailed and helpful. These signs would help family and friends spot depression timely. That can go a long way.

    Reply
  7. Neelam says:
    1 year ago

    Thanks for this informative article. I think such things should be made more and more aware

    Reply
  8. Raghav Dudeja says:
    1 year ago

    A very helpful post mam. One needs to check on their loved ones with this checklist regularly.

    Reply
  9. Meetali Kutty says:
    1 year ago

    This is very informative and well-researched. It’s so essential for people to know these signs and can make the difference between life or death to someone- thanks for sharing

    Reply
  10. Abha Mondal says:
    1 year ago

    This is a helpful post Harjeet ji. If we all aware of these symptoms then we can help people suffering from depression.

    Reply
  11. Sonia dogra says:
    1 year ago

    Hi Harjeet. Thank you for highlighting these. Most often we miss seeing the red areas.

    Reply
  12. Ritu Bindra says:
    1 year ago

    Generally, the loved ones are more perceptive to the signs of depression. People often dismiss them as phases but these signs just add up. Thanks for sharing yet another helpful post on mental health.

    Reply
  13. Shail Thosani says:
    1 year ago

    This is a very detailed and informative post! Everyone should understand what depression is and identify the symptoms at the earliest with the help and support of loved ones depression can be ridden. I went through this last year and it was very very difficult to get out of it. The worst was the headaches and I constantly kept getting sick. It seems at that point nothing is left to live for. But thankfully I have a strong support system and they helped me get out of it.

    Reply
  14. Brinda says:
    1 year ago

    Mental health is so much in focus now as we all realized that people we know may need help. It helps to have these points to identify when someone close to us or even we ourselves are suffering unknowingly.

    Reply
  15. Kavita Singh says:
    1 year ago

    Thank you for penning this down. I am going to save it and share it with my friends soon, it is a must to discuss mental health more and more. That is quite a detailed list on this.

    Reply
  16. Pooja Jha says:
    1 year ago

    This is such an important and sensitive topic. You have penned it down so well, I think. we all should help ourself as well as people around us to so that we can talk freely and help can be provided if one gets the clear picture about the same

    Reply
  17. sonu chouhan says:
    1 year ago

    I can understand these as i had gone through this.
    Mental peace is everything.one must ask for help.and we should be a good listener to the people facing such problems around.

    Reply
  18. Aurora M says:
    1 year ago

    One has to be vigilant about oneself when it comes to mental health too. Discussions with others and right help can make us save from this difficult situation.

    Reply
  19. Kaveri Chhetri says:
    1 year ago

    This is such a helpful post Harjeet… detailed yet not very lengthy. You have explained every bit very well. This will be my ‘Go To’ post from now.

    Reply
  20. Sivaranjini says:
    1 year ago

    Great piece on depression I think you have given all the symptoms of it on a detailed, understanding way plus such kind of articles are eye operners for everyone.

    Reply
  21. Monidipa Dutta says:
    1 year ago

    A green home produces fewer carbon emissions through efficient energy use, keeps trash out of landfills, and lessens the impact of new construction on the world’s finite resources. All your tips are great and I would like to add one more. Using completely eco-friendly products.

    Reply
  22. Noor Anand Chawla says:
    1 year ago

    As always a well-researched and well-written post on an important subject.

    Reply

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