In the name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the All-Compassionate

"May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon You"

Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah

9 Signs You Might Be Depressed

1. Depressed Mood / Inescapable Sadness :

Depression may be indicated when a person feels extremely

sad most of the time, nearly every day during at least

a 2 week period. A depressed mood may be observed by

others or expressed by the individual. In children and

teens, depression also may present as an irritability.

2. Diminished Interest in Activities : Strong

feelings of apathy or an inability to experience pleasure

in most previously-enjoyed activities, along with a depressed

or irritable mood can indicate depression. In a person who

is depressed, these feelings are present most days during

at least a two-week period.

3. Unexplained Weight Loss or Gain :

Significant (more than 5 percent of body weight in a

month) unintentional weight loss or gain, or decrease

or increase in appetite nearly every day may be a sign

of depression. Children who are depressed may fail

to make expected growth-related weight gains.

4. Insomnia or Extreme Sleepiness : A person

who is depressed may have difficulty falling asleep or may

wake frequently during the night. Excessive sleepiness nearly

every day for at least 2 weeks also may be a sign of depression.

5. Psychomotor Symptoms :These signs

of depression are characterized by unintentional

and purposeless motions, like pacing, hand-wringing

or hair-twirling, or by a noticeable slowing of the

thought process, emotional reactions or movement.

Psychomotor agitation and psychomotor retardation

observed by others nearly every day for at least

2 weeks may indicate depression.

6. Fatigue : Unexplained feelings of fatigue or a lack

of energy nearly every day for a period of at least 2 weeks

can be a sign of depression.  Depression-related fatigue is

not associated with another cause, such as an increase in

physical activity or another medical condition.

7. Feelings of Guilt or Worthlessness :

Excessive or inappropriate guilt or strong feelings of

inadequacy can signal depression. In a person who is

depressed, these feelings occur nearly every day and

can be extreme enough to be delusional. Guilt is not

merely self-reproach or related to being sick.

8. Diminished Ability to Concentrate:

A sharp decrease in focus or concentration can be a sign

of depression. People who are depressed often notice

an inability to think clearly. In some cases, a lack of

focus is observed by others, such as family members,

friend or co-workers.

9. Suicidal Ideation : About 60 percent of people

who are depressed have recurring thoughts of death and

roughly 15 percent commit suicide. A person suffering

from depression may have frequent thoughts of suicide,

develop a plan for committing suicide, or attempt suicide.

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