Depression
Is it depression or just a bad day?
Depression:
Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder
- Feeling sad, hopeless, tearful most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks
-Lack of interest in activities that used to be enjoyable
-Significant appetite or weight changes
-Over-sleeping or under-sleeping nearly every day
- Fatigue or lack of energy nearly every day
-Excessive guilt or feelings of worthlessness
-Diminished ability to focus or think
-Thoughts of death or suicidal ideation
Source: American Psychiatric Association, 2022
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder:-Excessive anxiety and worry for more than six months-Worry is difficult to control-Restlessness, feeling on edge-Feeling easily fatigued-Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank-Irritability-Muscle tension-Sleep disturbance (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep)
Source: American Psychiatric Association, 2022