People feel sad and unhappy from time to time. Quitting a job, losing a loved one or being unsuccessful are some of the life events that cause sadness. In short, sadness is a part of normal life. However, when this sadness is prolonged and occurs without a reason, it is a mental health problem and is defined as depression. Depression affects feelings, thoughts and behaviors. If left untreated, it can last for months, years and sometimes a lifetime. If you have some of the following symptoms at the same time, you may be suffering from depression:
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- Feeling sad, worthless, hopeless, helpless, having a feeling of emptiness inside Difficulty in making decisions, difficulty in concentrating, forgetfulness
- Inability to take pleasure in previously enjoyable activities and activities (including loss of sexual desire)
- Problems arise at work, at school, among family and friends
- Desire to stay away from other people and be alone
- Lack of energy, feeling tired and irritable
- Sleep disturbance (may include difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, waking up early in the morning, or oversleeping)
- Eating disorder (decrease or increase in appetite),
- Feeling constant pain in different parts of the body, such as head, neck, or back pain, for unknown reasons
- Recently started drinking too much alcohol or feeling the need to use sedatives
- Self-harm, making suicide plans, attempting suicide
You do not need to have all of these symptoms to be diagnosed with depression. If you have several of these complaints at the same time, you should see a doctor.
