different from normal sadness
Depression consumes your day-to-day life and interferes with your ability to work, study, eat, sleep, and have fun.
Change in Sleep
You find yourself sleeping too little or too much.
Feeling tired and have no energy
You feel low on energy, even when you haven’t exerted yourself. This fatigue isn’t alleviated by rest or sleep.
Decreased interest or pleasure
You lose interest in doing things you used to enjoy, such as going to movies, reading, shopping, cooking, playing with your children.
Take more risks than normal
You engage in escaping or risky behaviour, like dangerous sports, reckless driving, unsafe sex, drinking too much, abusing drugs, or compulsive gambling.
Therapists Near You
- When it comes to depression, there is no substitute for seeking professional help – if you’re feeling depressed, connect with a therapist as soon as you can.
