Clinical Depression patients have several symptoms that distinguish them from others. The symptoms of the clinical depression can be physical, emotional and behavioral. The signs of depression are very prominent and can be easily understood. The emotional symptoms of clinical depression are discussed below.
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- Patient may cry for no specific reason.
- The patient may feel anxious and irritated on even small issues.
- The patient starts feeling sad and miserable for a long time. It may last for a period more than two weeks.
- The patient may think of ending his life by committing suicide.
The behavioral signs of depression in such patients are also easily noticeable. Some of the behavioral symptoms are given below.
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- The patient observes the considerable memory loss.
- Lack of concentration.
- Lack of decision-making power.
- Patient may lose interest in their routine activities. They may stop enjoying even those activities, which they usually enjoyed.
There are many physical disturbances observed in such patients. These symptoms are explained below.
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- Lack of digestion.
- Headache for a long time that cannot be treated clinically.
- Stomachache, which cannot be treated medically.
- Change in appetite. It can be either increased or decreased.
- Change in sleeping habits. Patients may oversleep or may feel difficulty in sleeping.
- Insomnia
- Fatigue caused without any hard work.
These symptoms of clinical depression can be any combination. Some of the patients may show more of physical disorders and others may show emotional or behavioral disorders.