6 Warning Signs of Depression
May 16, 2008
Depression seems to be something that a large number of Americans are dealing with lately. But do you know the early warning signs of depression? Could you spot them in someone else if you needed to? Here are some signs of depression to be alert for:
1. Extreme moodiness – Mood swings are normal for some people. However, someone who is depressed may experience a huge range of varying emotions. They may be happy and laughing one minute and crying or screaming at you the next.
2. Anger – Depression has been known to cause great anger in its victims. If someone seems to be unable to control their anger, it could be a sign that they are dealing with something much greater than anger.
3. Risk taking – Depression causes some people to take risks unnecessarily. These are often life-and-death situations, where the person puts their life in immediate danger.
4. Uninterested in normal activities – When a person is fighting depression they tend to pull away from things they once enjoyed. They no longer enjoy doing the simple things, let along hobbies or any other extracurricular activities they once enjoyed.
5. Low self-esteem – Depression sufferers usually tend to be those who have extreme low self-esteem. These feelings of unworthiness and loneliness feed into their depressive state.
6. Contemplating suicide – Thoughts of taking their own life often comes up in conversation. It has been said many times that those who talk about suicide rarely follow through with it. But you should always be cautious if you hear someone who seems to be depressed mentioning death.
