It is a chronic mood disorder. It’s more intense and lasts much longer than just a day of sadness or “the blues.” Indeed, depression can have a massive impact on both your health and your well-being.
Your doctor may diagnose depression if you have five or more symptoms for at least two weeks straight.
SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
- feeling hopeless or sad
- feeling mental fatigue or not having enough energy
- sleeping excessively or too little
- getting no pleasure from activities that were once enjoyable
- having a hard time focusing and making decisions
- experiencing feelings of worthlessness
- suicidal tendencies or thinking about death frequently