Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety

Symptoms of Anxiety

There are numerous symptoms of depression; among the most frequent symptoms you’ll see a feeling of sorrow, void and very low self-esteem. Symptoms can vary and they will sometimes pass away over time, but usually depression needs medication.

Treatment for depression should ideally be a combination of therapy and drugs. Antidepressants can make a huge difference for most people, while treating the underlying reasons for clinical depression is done by multiple talks with a psychotherapist or shrink.

10 signs of anxiety:

Feeling Low
Feeling sad and miserable, having no interest in conversation or engagements

Decreased
A patient may show markedly diminished well being or concern in everyday activities.

Weight Gain or Weight Loss
Unintended weight loss or weight gain can be a sign of depression

Being unable to sleep
Being unable to sleep or sleeping too much can be a sign of depression

Loss of Power
Loss of power and involvement in your friends

Feeling Guilty
Feeling guilty for no reason

Feeling of No Self-esteem
Feeling of owning no value and no self-esteem

Trouble on Concentration
Concentrating becomes unusual troublesome and the ability to think seems gone.

Thoughts of Death
Suicidal thoughts and persistent thoughts of death

Restlessness or drowsy
Either frantic or slowed down in their motions

Antidepressant Drugs

Antidepressants are medicines that handle depression, anxiety and dysthymic depression. The most popular and
efficient medicines are of the SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) type and the list of drugs include, Fluoxetine.

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