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Symptoms of Depression

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24/09/2018 at 10:51

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There is a big difference between the sensation of feeling sad or down about something and depression. Depression can manifest itself in different ways and the symptoms following depression can differ from person to person. However, some of the most common signs of depression are:

Insomnia

Many people are unable to sleep, or have very restless sleep, when they are suffering from depression. This can make the feeling of depression even more pronounced as fatigue aggrevates feelings of despair.

Loss of Interest in Hobbies

It is common for people suffering from depression to suddenly lose interest in hobbies that they were once passionate about. A general lethargy surrounding participating in events or doing things that once would have interested the sufferer.

Weight Change

A fluctuation in weight is a common symptoms of depression; this can express itself in either weight gain or weight loss. 

These are just three side effects of depression, many more exist which is what makes this disease so dispairing.If you feel depressed then don't hesitate to contact Samaritans to talk about how you feel, it is completely free: 116 123 Or you can email them at jo@samaritans.org

What symptoms do you, or a close one, suffer from concerning depression? How do you help to manage them?

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03/10/2018 at 10:46

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@Woodsta1986 Don't feel weak or guilty, it is healthy to write things down and to express them. It is important for the mind and soul. Don't be so hard on yourself, it isn't necessary. you seem like a great person who has been dealt a difficult hand in life but you can do it and carry on. We believe in you :)

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Symptoms of Depression https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/symptoms-and-complications-of-depression/symptoms-of-depression-2563 2018-10-03 10:46:13
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03/10/2018 at 15:07

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PLEASE PLEASE DON'T TOO PROUD TO ASK FOR HELP. I am on holiday at the moment but please feel free to contact me. I am a trained councilor and spent several years working with the Samaritans in Bath, Avon so I know where you are coming from.

Chat soon. Take Care, Richard 😃


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@richard0804 @Woodsta1986‍ 

That is a wonderful offer for you to make richard, you are a very kind soul. Woodsta, I hope you take him up on his offer. 

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Symptoms of Depression https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/symptoms-and-complications-of-depression/symptoms-of-depression-2563 2018-10-03 15:17:52

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@Woodsta1986‍ ... Please follow Richard's kind advice and make contact with anyone whenever you feel you need to talk... We are here to help one another and give the support and advice we can.

Don't feel too proud to ask for others help; we all go through trying times! 

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@lesmal I couldn't have said it better myself :) 

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Hi thank you for relying to me lesmal,Richard 0804 and Josephine.i use to bottle everything up and not say anything to anyone.i still hate myself and find it very hard emotionally to talk and trust people.since i joined carety it has showed me that people can be trust worthy and they like to help each other and give great advice.


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@Woodsta1986‍ Am glad to hear you are slowly coming 'out of your shell'... Sharing and getting it out of your system will only make you trust us more! 

Always here to help! 

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@Woodsta1986 That's great news, you should be very proud of yourself.

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03/10/2018 at 19:13

Well done you've taken a huge step don't stop there let it roll on out, then you'll see that you are not alone. Millions are in the exact same situation. Talk about it with us here on Carenity. If anyone is going to help then it'll someone on Carenity. Chat again soon? 


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Hi thanks for replying to me richard 0804 lesmal,Josephine. 

Sorry for my late reply its been a hard weekor so and have found things a mot harder to do it feels like everything is 100 times worse and I've been cutting again and drinking till i passout and i have no faith or trust in my psychiatrist or GP now they really dont seem to care.


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