Depression symptoms

Depression, while not as extensive as anxiety, often accompanies it and can significantly contribute to anxiety.

Emotional Symptoms:

• Persistent sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness

• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed

• Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt

• Irritability or frustration, even over small matters

• Anxiety or restlessness

Cognitive Symptoms:

• Difficulty concentrating, thinking, or making decisions

• Trouble remembering things

• Frequent thoughts of death or suicide

Physical Symptoms:

• Fatigue or low energy, even after rest

• Changes in appetite (eating too much or too little)

• Unexplained aches and pains

• Sleep problems (insomnia or sleeping too much)

• Slowed movements or speech

Behavioral Symptoms:

• Social withdrawal or isolation

• Neglecting responsibilities or personal hygiene

• Substance misuse (alcohol or drugs) as a coping mechanism