Depression Symptoms

Major Depression unipolar (only a depressed mood as opposed to bipolar - depressed and manic moods) single episode or chronic (lasting more than 6 months) This results from a chemical imbalance in the brain (neurotrasnmitters - seratonin, norepinepherine, dopamine)

• Depressed mood- This is not the result of an environmental event such as divorce, job loss, death of a loved one, etc.
• Difficulty falling or staying asleep
• Decreased appetite
• Decreased energy
• Decreased motivation
• Decreased social interaction
• Decreased sex drive
• Decreased pleasure
• Difficulty concentrating resulting in memory problems
• Irritability
• Suicidal thoughts - plans, attempts or intent