Today, I'm going to give you 9 depression symptoms and warning signs that you should know. Feeling sad and feeling a little down are emotions that we all experience occasionally. But when this sadness and this grief become long-lasting and start to affect your everyday life, it could be an indication that you have depression.

Depression is the most common mental health condition seen by primary care physicians. Yet due to the stigma, many people who are feeling symptoms of depression don't seek the help that they need. And untreated depression can lead to a multitude of problems. It can literally be life or death.

1. Sleep Disturbance
2. Change of Appetite
3. Loss of Interest
4. Irritability or Unwarranted Emotional Outbursts
5. Anxiety
6. Lack of Focus or Difficulty Concentrating
7. Substance Abuse
8. Poor Hygiene
9. Preoccupation with Being Victimized, or a Preoccupation with One's Own Mortality

These are just some of the many warning signs of depression. If you are experiencing any of these depression symptoms and warning signs or if you have a friend or loved one who's experiencing them, please, please reach out to your doctor, or call a counselor or a psychiatrist if you already have one.

If you feel like you are in crisis, and certainly, if you are contemplating harming yourself or taking your own life, please be sure to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/


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This video is intended to be informational only. It is not a medical consultation, nor is it personalized medical advice. For medical advice, please consult your physician.

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