Symptoms of Depreesion

People with depression may experience a variety of symptoms, but most commonly, "a deep feeling of sadness or a marked loss of interest or pleasure in activities," according to the American Psychiatric Association. Other symptoms of depression may include:

Irritability, agitation or restlessness

Lower sex drive

Inability to focus

Insomnia or excessive sleeping

Change is appetite, eating too much or too little

Chronic fatigue and lethargy

Unexplainable crying spells

Unexplainable physical symptoms such as headaches or body aches

Feeling hopeless and worthless

Withdrawal from social situations and normal activities

Thoughts of death or suicide