Depression and depressive symptoms

• Persistent sadness

Feelings of melancholy or emptiness that don't go away.

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• Crying fits

Frequent episodes of crying for no apparent reason.

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• Loss of energy

Intense fatigue and lack of enthusiasm for usual activities.

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• Mental and/or physical fatigue

Constant feelings of exhaustion, even after rest.

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• Loss of pleasure in activities

Decreased pleasure or interest in activities that were once enjoyable.

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• Loss of interest in social relationships

Disengagement in social relationships or activities.

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• Irritability

Tendency to become easily angry or frustrated.

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• Indecision

Difficulty making decisions, even the simplest ones.

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• Psychomotor slowing

Slows flow of thought and movement.

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• Change in libido

Significant variation in sexual interest.

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• Feeling of guilt or worthlessness

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These symptoms can appear isolated or combined and be transient, chronic or recurrent.