Signs and symptoms
Sadness that can’t be shaken for two weeks or more
Low, depressed mood
Unintentional dietary changes
Changes in appetite and weight
Has been associated with low self esteem and can be very stressful for some people depending on their sensitivity
Rejection
This helps get your body moving and helps to send chemicals to your brain
Exercise
Try working through the emotions in healthy doses by letting them go
Have a good cry
Lack of energy
Fatigue and sleep problems
Worthlessness, self hate, or inappropriate guilt
Hopeless outlook
This causes hormonal changes that are present in about 70% of all people with depression
Stress
Taking in enough B vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids, less sugars and carbs, and limiting alcohol and caffeine are an important piece of this
Healthy diet
This helps prevent isolation
Socialization
Withdrawal from activities you once looked forward to
Loss of interest
Thoughts of harming oneself or death
Suicidal thoughts or self harm
When these happen, even if positive, can take a person out of their comfort zone and cause stress
Life transitions
Learn how to recognize negative thoughts so you are prepared to deal with them
Pay attention to your thoughts
Use your emotions to fuel catharsis by doing a favored activity
Get creative
Not being as responsive
Slowed thoughts and movements
Nervousness
Anxiety
May contribute to up to 10-15% of people with depression due to: being tragic or traumatic, causing depressive symptoms, having an inherent association with depression, or causing depressive symptoms
Illness
Forming a strong bond with these allows you to focus on something other than yourself and provides you with drive to take care of something
Pets
This helps you not only let out feelings, but helps track progress too
Journal
Frustration, lashing out on others
Irritability
One minute it’s anger, the next minute it’s uncontrollable crying
Uncontrollable emotions
Grief that has gotten out of control
Rumination
Talking to someone trusted can help to get out the feelings bottled up inside
Go to therapy
These types of exercises help improve the way you view yourself
Self esteem builders