SYMPTOMS DURING GRIEVING
DEPRESSION?
A major problem that can be helped by your doctor. PLEASE, NEVER EVER decide that you can self medicate with the use of the Net.
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What are the signs?
1.
Feeling unhappy, miserable and lonely.
2.
Feeling negative and hopeless about your life and the future.
3.
Feeling guilty, bad or inadequate.
4.
Feeling irritable, agitated, anxious or moody.
5.
No longer enjoying thing you used to like doing.
6.
Loss of sex drive.
7.
Weight loss or gain.
8.
Difficulty in getting to sleep and/or waking early.
9.
Loss of energy or motivation and poor concentration.
10.
Not looking after your personal appearance.
11.
Frequant minor health problems such as headaches, back pain or stomach aches.
12.
Not liking yourself, feeling ugly.
13.
Suicidal thoughts.
14.
Self-harming behaviour.
Maybe 3 or 4 of the above will be present and are to be expected but a word with your GP will put your mind at rest and there will be medication that you will be given to help you over this period, please do not obtain medication in any way other than your GP who will probably be aware of you circumstances.
If several of these symptoms have been present for more than two weeks and are affecting your life, please consult your GP.
