What are the most severe depression symptoms?
Depression is a mood disorder, which consists of three main symptoms: feeling depressed, persistently low mood and loss of interest or pleasure in once-pleasurable activities. Symptoms include difficulty sleeping and concentrating, irritability and/or withdrawal from social life. Causes of Depression Depression can be caused by many factors including: genetics, brain chemistry, personality, family history and stress. For example, depression can be caused by pre-existing low levels of brain chemicals such as serotonin or norepinephrine. Why is Depression Hard to Treat? The symptoms of depression mimic the symptoms of other medical conditions. When they are not recognized and treated, they can become worse over time. The most severe depression symptoms 1. Loss of all interest, including pleasure in activities that one used to enjoy. 2. Sadness and crying for no reason. 3. Feeling hopeless, helpless and worthless. 4. Sleep disturbance (insomnia) or oversleeping (difficu...