Depression Symptoms and Diagnosis

Depression can hit anyone at any age. Learn to recognize common depression symptoms in yourself and loved ones so that you can get support when needed.
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Anergia: When Is a Lack of Energy Cause for Concern?
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How to Cope When You're Feeling Lost
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Symptoms of Treatment-Resistant Depression
Sad woman at a party.
Why Can't I Be Happy Even When Life Is Going Great?
person depressed hugging their pillow on a couch
Anhedonia: What to Do When You Can't Experience Pleasure
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Why Can't I Cry Even Though I'm Sad?
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Why You May Be Dealing With Lethargy
older person depressed while thinking on their bed
'What Is the Point of Life?': Why You Might Feel This Way
Sad young woman thinks near window
Common Signs of Depression in Women
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Treatment for Psychosis
Photo Composite-When You Dont Want to Live—But You Dont Want to Die
When You Don't Want to Live—But You Don't Want to Die
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Why You Feel Like You Need a Hug From Someone
Man laying in the grass staring at the sky while others around him play
What It Means to Feel "Dead Inside"
Man not wanting to wake up in the morning.
I Can't Wake Up: What It Means for Mental Health
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Why Do You Talk to Yourself?
Sad depressed woman suffering from insomnia, she is sitting in bed and touching her forehead, sleep disorder and stress concept
What Can a Sleep Study Tell You About Your Mental Health?
Reasons for feeling empty
Why Do I Feel Empty Inside?
White woman lying down appearing sad
Is It Confidence or an Inferiority Complex?
father looks out the window in his home as he carries his baby daughter.
How Postpartum Depression Affects Dads
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Self-Deprecation: Harmless Habit or Unhealthy Behavior?
woman looking bored at desk
Why Don't I Care About Anything?
Activities to do when you lack motivation
What to Do When You Don't Want to Do Anything
Signs of low self-esteem
11 Signs of Low Self-Esteem
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What's the Connection Between Alcohol and Depression?
What Is the Fear of Success?
Characteristics of a guilt complex
What Is a Guilt Complex?
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What Are the Symptoms of Too Much Vitamin D?
Woman lying on bed feeling depressed.
Is Your Depression Coming Back?
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'What Is Wrong With Me?' What to Do If You Feel This Way
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How to Identify Your Emotions When You’re Depressed
Michelle Obama
10 Celebrities Who Have Opened Up About Depression
Man sleeping in bed.
How to Identify Depression Naps
loss of interest
5 Things to Do If You Feel a Loss of Interest
Sad woman suffering from depression
Anticipatory Grief Is Actually a Thing—What to Know About It
Woman looking out of window
What Is Complicated Grief?
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How to Stop Being Angry All the Time
Woman sad looking out window.
'I Hate Life': What to Do If Nothing Makes You Happy
what depression feels like
What Does Depression Feel Like?
Man looking irritated at his phone
What Is Irritability?
Woman asleep on couch
Symptoms of Clinical Depression
Insomnia
Coping With Sleep Disturbances During Depression
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13 Possible Reasons Why You're Tired All the Time
Physical symptoms of depression
Physical Symptoms of Depression
Why Am I Always Tired?—Common Causes of Fatigue and What to Do
Woman with uncontrollable crying.
What to Do When You're Crying Uncontrollably
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Why a Person May Fake Depression
Pensive young woman lying in bed
What Causes Mood Swings?
Stressed man with headache at desk
What Does Psychosomatic Mean?
Severe Depression
Symptoms of Severe Depression
Girl on computer at night
Why Do I Get Depressed at Night?
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Why Do I Crave Sugar and Sweets? 4 Potential Causes
A doctor checking a woman for a thyroid problem.
What Is the Link Between Thyroid Imbalance and Depression?
Anger coping strategies
The Connection Between Depression and Anger
Woman in bed with head in hand.
Please Help Me: What to Do When You Need Help
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The Link Between Depression and Creativity
person depressed laying in bed
‘I Hate My Life': What to Do and How to Cope
Doctor with checklist for depression
What Are the ICD-10 Criteria for Depression?
Woman lying on the couch depressed.
Beck Depression Inventory: Uses, Reliability, Where to Take the Test
Person looking stressed while holding their baby in their arms
Postpartum Psychosis Can Be Fatal If Left Untreated—Here's What to Know
The Relationship Between Asperger's and Depression