1. Low Mood.
A lowered mood is one of the first signs of depression. Feelings of sadness or emptiness become more frequent. more days than not. An overwhelming feeling of hopelessness begins to creep in each day. [3]
Children or teenagers may be irritable rather than sad. In fact, a lot of chronic mood and anxiety disorders in adults stem from excessive childhood anxiety. [2, 4]
Sometimes it might be difficult to distinguish between depression and grief. It’s important to remember that grief is a natural response, whereas depression is a medical problem that requires treatment. Both conditions share the same characteristics (such as feelings of sadness and emptiness, sleep disturbances, and changes in appetite), but they also have significant differences. Grief tends to go away over time and occurs in waves. Reminders or thoughts of the loss make us feel worse, but being with family and friends, receiving support and focusing on hobbies may bring relief.
Depression, on the other hand, is a persistent condition. It doesn’t depend on the circumstances or the people around us. [5]
