Symptoms of depression include:
Delayed response: Depression can affect response capability, leading to delayed reactions and low work efficiency. Some people may live in their own world, experience communication obstacles with others, which is very detrimental to health and severely impacts physical and mental well-being.
Emotional desolation: Feeling depressed in life is common, such as when losing something loved or being hospitalized due to illness. However, if you always see the negative side of things, unable to see the bright side, it may be caused by depression. Sometimes patients may not realize this abnormality on their own, so family members should pay more attention.
Intense feelings of inferiority: Mildly depressed patients often develop strong feelings of inferiority. They feel they cannot do anything well, believe they lack presence in others’ eyes, and feel inferior in all aspects compared to others. Occasional feelings of inferiority are normal, but if one consistently feels inferior to others, deeply immersed in an environment of inferiority, it is very detrimental to mental health. In severe cases, one may believe they have no merits, feel living is a burden to others, and even harbor suicidal thoughts, which are severe symptoms of depression.
Sleep disorders: Depression not only affects mood but also impacts sleep quality. Many patients may experience sleep disorders, such as insomnia. Insomnia can greatly harm the body, potentially damaging internal organs and triggering other illnesses. Insomnia can exacerbate depressive symptoms; if one doesn’t rest well at night and experiences deep depression during the day, their physical health will be doubly harmed.
These symptoms are common in daily life, occasional occurrences are normal. However, if they occur simultaneously and persist for a period, one should be alert to the possibility of signs of depression.
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The causes of depression are complex and varied, possibly resulting from the interaction of genetic, biochemical, environmental, and psychosocial factors. Life events (such as unemployment, loss of loved ones) and chronic illnesses may also be among the factors that can trigger depression.
