Do you have a persistent feeling of sadness and a loss of interest in life?
Are people around you affected by your mood or involuntary outbursts of emotions?
Do you feel that you have no control over your life and no desire even to try anymore? You might be sleeping too much or too little, making you neglect your daily responsibilities. Feelings of worthlessness or guilt pop up daily in your life. Your work or career suffers because you have difficulty thinking clearly, concentrating, and making decisions.
Loss of sexual desire and changes in appetite influences your weight be it gaining or losing weight. If you tend to hold in worries and stress, have low self-esteem, are a perfectionist, and are sensitive to criticism, you are naturally more likely to be depressed.

