Who did not feel lonely or sad some times? Each of us went through days when we felt frustration, boredom or exhaustion in our lives, However if we look carefully, there is often a specific reason behind those feelings, such as a kind of loss or emotional or physical disaster.

Sadness for the end of an emotional relationship, the loss of a job, a financial setback or some other form of extreme suffering can temporarily make us feel a little despair and unhappy. But feeling such feelings does not necessarily mean we are depressed, it can only be our natural and understandable reaction to the suffering of life.

We can find out if we or someone we care about suffering from depression and not just a normally sad? It is not always easy to tell the difference. The short and quick answer is that sadness is a temporary emotion usually because of a known reason, while depression lasts for longer periods of time; sometimes for ever, and often occurs without a specific reason. Perhaps the most important indicator of depression is that it interferes with the ability to live a normal life.

Recognizing depression can be very difficult, and the quick definition that over-simplifies a complex problem doesn't really help. There are many signs of this condition can not be aware, and to make it more difficult, these signs and symptoms and also the severity of depression significantly from person to person. Even worse, observing these signs is harder and you are already in the middle of depression, so others often notice the symptoms of depression before the one who suffering from it.

Warning signs exist but knowing what you are looking for makes them more likely to be detected.

Mood changes

Persistent emotions.
The inability to relax.
Criticism of others.
Unexplained agitation.
General grief continued.
Repeated crying for no reason.
Mood swings.
Continuous frustration.
Unequal anger.
The speed of anger.
Aggressive.

Negative behavior

Not despair.
All things seem to turn out to be worse.
Persistent negative.
The inability to see the positive side.
Ideas such as "Why bother."
Feeling of worthlessness.
Constant feeling of guilt or shame.
Criticism or extreme self-blame.

Changes in activity or energy level

Continuous fatigue.
Low levels of continuous energy or deceleration.
The general feeling of moving in slow motion.
Stop training even though you enjoy it.
Ease of fatigue.
Insomnia.
Go fast or restless.

Loss of interest

Loss of interest in hobbies.
General isolation.
avoid communication or spend time with those you love.
no longer enjoying the things.
Reject or reject social invitations.
Feeling empty.
Neglect of responsibilities.
Changes in activity or sexual interest

Mental confusion

Difficulty concentrating.
Inability to remember details, names and numbers.
Muddled thinking.
You find it difficult to make a decision.
Forget the appointments.
You do not seem to be able to focus.
You have to reread sentences and pages.

Sleep disorders

Difficulty sleeping.
Waking up continuously at night.
Sleep is longer than normal.
Frequent naps.
The pattern either go to sleep early than usual or stay out late more than usual.

Changes in appetite

Lack of interest in eating.
Skip meals constantly.
Constant eating stimuli emotionally.
Bulimia and anorexia are often symptoms of depression.

Physical symptoms

Persistent aches and pains that did not go away with treatment.
Unjustifiable chronic stress.
Increase in self-treatment.

Reckless behavior

Drink alcohol binge.
Take drugs.
Driving reckless or accelerated.
Unnecessary risk.
Eat lots of medications.
aggressive sexual behavior .

Think about suicide

Think about death.
Ideas such as "Things will be better off without me." "I do not think I'll be tolerated another day." "It would be better if I was not born."
A sudden desire to organize all your things.
Think of ways to kill yourself.

Depression will worsen, causing gradual destruction of life if left untreated, and lack of treatment can be life-threatening. The greatest risk is often the inability to recognize signs of depression, but you should look for help as soon as you realize the signs. There is no flaw in your need for help to feel better. Appropriate diagnosis and treatment is the only way to combat depression - it will not disappear by itself. Watch for signs of depression and those who care about them and do not leave depression without treatment.