Depression
Depression
The individual usually suffers from depressed mood, loss of interest and enjoyment, and reduced energy leading to increased fatiguability and diminished activity. Marked tiredness after only slight effort is common. Other common symptoms are:
- Reduced concentration and attention.
- Reduced self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Ideas of guilt and unworthiness (even in a mild type of episode).
- Bleak and pessimistic views of the future.
- Ideas or acts of self-harm or suicide.
- Disturbed sleep.
- Diminished appetite.
