Warning Signs & Symptoms of
Depression
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Increased Energy
- Decreased Sleep
- Little Fatigue
- An Increase in Activities
- Restlessness
Speech Disruptions
- Rapid Pressured Speach
- Incoherent Speech
- Clang Associations: the association of words based on their sound
Impaired Judgment
- Lack of Insight
- Inappropriate Humor
- Inappropriate Behaviors
- Impulsive Behaviors
- Financial Extravagance
- Grandiose Thinking
Increased or Decreased Sexuality
- May include inappropriate or sexual behavior
Changes in Thought Patterns
- Distractibility
- Creative Thinking
- Flight of Ideas
- Disorientation
- Disjointed Thinking
- Racing Thoughts
Changes in Mood
- Irritability
- Excitability
- Hostility
- Feelings of Exhilaration
Changes in Perceptions
- Inflated SelfEsteem
- Hallucinations
- Paranoia
- Increased Religious Activities
Changes In Activity
- Decreased Energy
- Fatigue
- Lethargy
- Diminished Activity
- Insomnia or Hypersomnia
- Loss of Interest in Pleasurable Activities
- Social Withdrawal
Physical Changes
- Unexplained Aches and Pains
- Weight Loss or Gain
- Decreased or Increased Appetite
- Psychomotor Agitation or Retardation
Emotional Pain
- Prolonged Sadness
- Unexplained, Uncontrollable Crying
- Feelings of Guilt
- Feelings of Worthlessness
- Loss of Self-Esteem
- Despair
- Hopelessness
- Helplessness
Difficult Moods
- Irritability
- Anger
- Worry/Anxiety
- Pessimism
- Indifference
- SelfCritical
Changes in Thought Patterns
- Inability to Concentrate
- Indecision
- Problems with Memory
- Disorganized
Preoccupation with Death
- Thoughts of Death
- Suicidal Ideation
- Feeling Dead or Detached
Situational Indicators
Loss of a Relationship Via Rejection or Separation
Death of a Loved One
Diagnosis of a Terminal Illness
Loss of Financial Security
A Change in Physical Appearance
Loss of Employment/A New Job
Loss of Self Esteem
Abuse
Emotional Indicators
Depression
Hopelessness
Helplessness
A Sudden Lift Of Depression!
It is a wellknown fact that as a person begins to climb from depression the
possibility of a suicide attempt increases. There are two thoughts as to
why this happens. The first is that when a person makes up her mind to take her
own life, she becomes at peace with the situation. She feels more in control and
thus the depression begins to lighten. The second idea is that as lethargy
lifts, a person finds the energy to carry out suicidal plans he made while
incapacitated. Regardless of the reason, however, this is a very critical time.
Behavioral Indicators
Acquiring a Weapon
Hoarding Medication
Putting Affairs in Order
Making or Changing a Will
Increased Interest in Suicide
Giving Away Personal Belongings
Mending Grievances
Checking on Insurance Policy
Withdrawing from People
Verbal Indicators
Straightforward Comments:
"I wish I were dead"
"I wish I had the nerve to kill myself."
"I wish I could die in my sleep."
"If it weren't for my kids, my husband ... I would commit suicide."
Hints:
"I hate life."
"Why do I bother?"
"I can't take it anymore."
"Nothing matters anymore."
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