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Depression Symptoms

Depression can hit anyone at any age. Learn to recognize common depression symptoms in yourself and loved ones so that you can get support when needed.
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5 Things to Do If You Feel a Loss of Interest
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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7 Things to Do If You Feel Helpless
By Kendra Cherry
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Complicated Grief: Symptoms, Diagnosis,Treatment
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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5 Things to Do If You Feel Angry
By Kendra Cherry
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What to Do If Nothing Makes You Happy
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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What Does Depression Feel Like?
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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Irritability: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Things to do if you feel lonely
10 Things to Do If You’re Feeling Lonely
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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Clinical Depression: Signs, Symptoms, and Sub-Types
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Insomnia
Coping With Sleep Disturbances During Depression
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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13 Possible Reasons Why You're Tired All the Time
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Physical symptoms of depression
The Physical Effects of Depression
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Why am i always so tired
Why Am I So Tired? Common Causes of Fatigue and What to Do
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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An Overview of Uncontrollable Crying
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Know If Someone Is Faking Depression
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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Internalizing Behaviors and Depression in Children
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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Mood Swings: Causes and Risk Factors
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Is Depression Linked to Violence?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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An Overview of Psychosomatic Illness
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Severe Depression
What Are the Signs That You Are Severely Depressed?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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How to Know When Your Depression Is Getting Better
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
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Is Depression Different in Women and Men?
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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Depression and Cognitive Distortions
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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Why Am I Depressed Only at Night?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Why You Self-Medicate With Sugar During Depression
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Woman with depression.
The Connection Between Depression and Anger
By Arlin Cuncic
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4 Daily Habits People With Depression May Avoid
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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The Link Between Depression and Creativity
By Nadra Nittle
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Can Depression Really Kill You?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD