Health Tip: Signs of Depression
(HealthDay News) -- About 15 of every 100 adults suffer from depression, according to AARP.
Depression is more than just a case of the blues. AARP offers this list of common warning signs:
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Difficulty concentrating, problems with memory, and difficulty making decisions.
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Becoming irritable, angry, worried, agitated, anxious, pessimistic, or indifferent.
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Over an extended period, being sad or unexplained bouts of crying.
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Changes in sleep habits, as well as appetite.
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Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed.
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Feelings of hopelessness.
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Unexplained aches and pains.
Date Last Reviewed:
5/9/2008
Date Last Modified:
5/9/2008