If you are clinically depressed you would have at least two of the following symptoms for at least 2 weeks:
- An unusually sad mood that does not go away
- Loss of enjoyment and interest in activities that used to be enjoyable
- Tiredness and lack of energy
As well, people who are depressed often have other symptoms such as:
- Loss of confidence in themselves or poor self-esteem
- Feeling guilty when they are not at fault
- Wishing they were dead
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Moving more slowly or, sometimes becoming agitated and unable to settle
- Having sleeping difficulties or, sometimes, sleeping too much
- Loss of interest in food or, sometimes eating too much. Changes in eating habits may lead to either loss of weight or putting on weight.