Depression
Depression makes a person less likely to manage their life as it affects their behaviors, mood, mind and body. The number of signs and symptoms and the severity of depression vary from person-to-person.
Symptoms
- Feeling sad, helpless and hopeless
- Feeling worthless
- Negative thoughts
- Sleeping too little or too much
- Loss of energy
- Lack of concentration
- Headache, muscle aches, digestive problems, etc.
- Thoughts of suicide or death
- Lose interest in hobbies, social activities, friends, etc.
- Uncontrollable crying
Self-Care
- Have your condition monitored by a healthcare provider
- Take your medications as prescribed
- Try to participate in normal, daily activities
- Eat a healthy diet
- Exercise daily
- Get enough sleep
- Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs which will slow your recovery
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DS00175/DSECTION=1
http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/depression-basics