Are you feeling sad or miserable most of the time? When you’re going through a tough time it’s normal to feel down for a while, emotions like sadness and grief help make us human. But if you’re feel- ing sad or miserable most of the time over a long period of time, you might have depression.
Depression can affect people at different levels of intensity. Just about anyone can experience depression. It affects people on both physical and emotional levels. It can be hard to identify but there are signs and symptoms.
The rising number of people becoming depressed is concerning, so it’s important to know the signs of clinical depression.
1. Lack of Interest
Depression often causes people to lose interest or pleasure in doing things previously enjoyed. You may find yourself turning down invitations from friends to have fun. You may neglect hygiene and appearance and fail to keep responsibilities towards other people. Previous normal social interactions are no longer appealing and you prefer to retreat into isolation.
