What does depression feel like?
Depression can cause a wide array of feelings, but it is often characterized by:
- Sadness
- Apathy and loss of interest in activities
- Changes in sleep
- Changes in appetite (weight gain or loss)
- Low energy
- Poor concentration
- Feelings of guilt
- Suicidal thoughts
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders outlines many different forms of depression. These include:
- Major depressive disorder
- Bipolar depression
- Dysthymia
- Substance induced depression
Depression is commonly comorbid with other mental health disorders, such as:
- Anxiety disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Adjustment disorders
- PTSD
- Substance use and addiction disorders
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