The symptoms of depression can be divided into official and non official symptoms. The major symptoms are:
1.Unstable frame of mind that may last for weeks.
2.Expression of grief in all the activities and in life.
3.Fails to feel satisfaction.
4.Negative approach about himself.
5.Not able to focus and remember.
6.Dilemma in making decisions and choices.
7.Desperation and unimportance feeling.
8.Sense of fright. Anxiety.
9.fear and doubt about every situations.
10.Loss of appetite and sleep.
11.No interest in sex and relations.
12.Thoughts about suicide.
Understanding these symptoms are very significant in the better treatment of depression. The first step in the treatment has got to be identifying if the person is suffering from depression or not. Many of these symptoms can be seen in the day to day life of every person. A normal person exhibits all these symptoms when he is angry or sad. but normally they subside in a few hours. if this is not the case and the symptoms persist, then the person has to give treatment for depression. there are some other symptoms associated with depression. The unofficial symptoms include:
1.silent, uncommunicative and indifferent.
2.Dominant.
3.Selfish.
4.will tend to have more than one personality.
5.Unpredictable.
6.Cruel and critical.
7.will consume drugs and alcohol in high amount.
8.Unexplainable and sudden decisions will be taken.
After considering the unofficial symptoms also, the doctor has to decide if the patient is suffering from depression or not. this can be a very difficult process.
List of Major Symptoms of Depression

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