Depression

Sign and Symptoms of Depression

Whilst I am not a GP and therefore cannot diagnose you, please see below for some symptoms you may be experiecing.   If you do want a diagnosis and medication to support your talking therapy please consult your Doctor.  

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Psychological Symptoms of Depression:

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• continuous low mood or sadness

• feeling hopeless and helpless

• having low self-esteem

• feeling tearful

• feeling guilt-ridden

• feeling irritable and intolerant of others

• having no motivation or interest in things

• finding it difficult to make decisions

• not getting any enjoyment out of life

• feeling anxious or worried

• having suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming yourself*

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*If you are having suicidal thoughts or at risk of self-harm, there is immediate help available 24 hours a day:

Samaritans :  Call 116 123 ​​

NHS:  Call 999 in an emergency such as drug overdose or immediate risk to harm self​​

NHS:  Call 111 to gain advice on support available ​​

Shout:  Text SHOUT to 85258

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Physical Symptoms of Depression:

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• moving or speaking more slowly than usual

• changes in appetite or weight (usually decreased, but sometimes increased)

• constipation

• unexplained aches and pains

• lack of energy

• low sex drive (loss of libido)

• disturbed sleep – for example, finding it difficult to fall asleep at night or waking up very early in the morning

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Type of depression:​

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Post natal depression, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), premenstrual syndrome (PMDD).

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