Emotional changes: Observe your emotional state to see if you often feel depressed, anxious, irritable or irritable. These emotional changes may last for weeks, months or longer.
Lose interest: lose interest in an activity or hobby that you once liked, or feel that you can't get pleasure from it.
Sleep disorders: insomnia, early awakening, drowsiness and other sleep problems, leading to fatigue or listlessness during the day.
Appetite change: the appetite is obviously increased or decreased, and the weight is also changed.
Decline in self-evaluation: negative evaluation of one's ability, value and appearance leads to feelings of inferiority and helplessness.
Self-reproach and helplessness: I often feel self-reproach and guilt because of some trivial matters, think that I am a burden to others, and feel desperate and helpless about the future.
Difficulty in concentration: in study, work or daily life, it is difficult to concentrate, memory declines, and decision-making is hesitant.
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors: suicidal thoughts or behaviors appear, and death is the only way to solve the problem.
Social barriers: avoid interacting with people, or feel uncomfortable and anxious when interacting with people.
Physical discomfort: There are some symptoms of physical discomfort, such as headache, stomachache and chest tightness. However, no organic lesions were found by medical examination.
If the above symptoms persist, it is recommended to seek the help of professional doctors for diagnosis and evaluation in time. The diagnosis of depression needs comprehensive medical evaluation, including physical examination, blood examination, nervous system examination and mental examination. At the same time, you can also carry out self-assessment and psychological scale test to help you judge whether you have depression.