Depression
Major Depressive Disorder
While depression is a common part of daily life, major depressive disorder is a mood disorder. It is also known as clinical depression. It results in persistent sadness and a lack of interest in all aspects of life. Clinical depression can affect how you think, act, and feel. If left untreated, it can lead to a variety of physical and emotional problems. Those with major depressive disorder may feel that life is not worth living. They also may find that they have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities. Treating depression is possible, and there are a variety of effective treatments such as medication, psychotherapy and lifestyle modifications.
Common signs and symptoms of major depressive disorder include:
Feelings of sadness, guilt, worthlessness or hopelessness
Easily frustrated or irritability
Poor motivation and self-neglect
Slow thinking and slow body movements
Poor concentration and forgetfulness
Loss of interest in normal activities and the inability to experience pleasure, also known an anhedonia
Trouble with sleeping, including insomnia or excess sleeping
Physical problems that are unexplainable, such as headaches and body aches.
Fatigue and lack of energy
A reduced appetite and weight loss
Overeating and weight gain
Tearfulness and emotional outbursts
Suicidal ideations