Depression...never ignore the symptoms.

If you really care for your loved ones,keep checking on them.Here are the reasons why you shouldn't take depression for granted.
Sadness, feeling down, having a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities - these are symptoms familiar to all of us. But, if they persist and affect our life substantially, it may be an alarming sign of depression.
Depression seems to be more common among women than men.

Symptoms of depression can include:

-depressed mood
-reduced interest or pleasure in activities previously enjoyed, loss of sexual desire
unintentional weight loss (without dieting) or low appetite
-insomnia (difficulty sleeping) or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping)
-psychomotor agitation (for example, restlessness, pacing up and down), or psychomotor retardation (slowed movements and speech)
-fatigue or loss of energy
-feelings of worthlessness or guilt
-worsened ability to think, concentrate, or make decisions
-recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or attempt at suicide.

When you see these symptoms consult a doctor.

Diagnosis of depression starts with a consultation with a doctor or mental health specialist. It is important to seek the help of a health professional to rule out different causes of depression, ensure an accurate differential diagnosis, and secure safe and effective treatment.

• Courtesy MedicalNewsToday.

Stay happy, stay healthy.