Are you depressed? You might be depressed if you suffer from any of the following signs:
- Change in appetite
- Trouble sleeping
- Negative, uncontrollable thoughts
- Hopelessness
- Trouble concentrating
- Loss of interest in daily activities
- Loss of energy
- Engaging in reckless behaviors
- Helpless feelings
- Overwhelming sadness
- Suicidal thoughts
People often use the term depression to describe everyday sadness or worry. However, depression is much deeper than sadness; depression is an empty, lifeless feeling, in which irrational thoughts and out-of-control feelings are common.