Depression is a normal emotion if it’s appropriate to the situation and short lasting. If Depressed mood and negative thoughts glooms the persons mind and affects his/her daily functioning then you call it as depressive disorder.
Symptoms and Signs of Depressive Disorder
Depressed Mood/ Sad mood/ low mood
Not interested in any pleasurable activities
Not able to participate / enjoy the pleasant and happy moments
Decreased energy and getting tired easily
Low Self confidence/ Low self esteem
Pessimistic about one’s present and Future
Worries about past negative events
Feeling/ thinking worthless about one self
Feeling/ thinking hopeless about everything
Wishing to die
Suicidal Ideas/ thoughts, Suicide attempt
Not feeling to talk to anyone
Disturbed sleep
Decreased food intake
Decreased sexual desire drive
If any three or four of the above symptoms are present you can call Neuropsychiatry clinic. We offer counselling, therapies and medication if needed.
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