Depression is a mood disorder that can cause a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, and can interfere with daily activities. Symptoms of depression can vary from person to person, but some common signs and symptoms include:

• Emotional Symptoms: feeling sad, down, irritable, apathetic, hopeless, helpless, or having negative thoughts.

• Physical Symptoms: feeling tired, having disrupted sleep, decreased energy, fatigue, or feeling slowed down.

• Behavioral Symptoms: withdrawing from others, activities, and day-to-day responsibilities, losing interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities, and having difficulty concentrating.

• Other Symptoms: feeling guilty, worthless, or helpless, having thoughts of not wanting to live, increased anger or irritability, feeling restless or on edge, becoming negative or detached, and having difficulty with sex drive.

Its important to note that not everyone who is depressed experiences every one of these symptoms, and some people experience only a few symptoms, while others experience many symptoms. If you experience signs or symptoms of depression and they persist or do not go away, talk to a health care professional.