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Recognizing the symptoms of depression
The first signs of depression
Everyone experiences depression in his or her own way. While some depressive episodes are more severe than others, there are some distinct symptoms. The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) considers depressed or gloomy mood and loss of interest in almost all activities as a common feature for all depression.
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Severe depression symptoms
Emotional depression symptoms
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Physical depression symptoms
Depression or depressive disorders have a huge impact on our lives. Although we often associate mental disorder with emotional pain, such as feeling hopeless or sad, the disorder can also affect the body. After all, mental problems are not just "in your head." These are some of the most common physical symptoms of depressive disorders:
Digestive System
The digestive system takes a hit when you suffer from depression. This is why you may notice digestive problems or pain in your abdominal area. The stress and emotions associated with depression take their toll and are often visible in the digestive system.
Pain
In people suffering from depression, the pain threshold is often lowered. You may suffer from aching muscles or frequent headaches.
Other problems
But the list does not end here: you may feel exhausted or have low energy, you may gain or lose weight suddenly, you may notice that your eyes are giving you trouble, and so on. If you think you may be depressed, contact your doctor or a professional. Or consider recovery at U-center. We have extensive experience in the field of depressive disorders.
Recovery at U-center
We design a unique treatment program tailored to your needs. You'll meet with an expert who not only considers your depressive disorder, but also looks at any underlying problems. Based on that conversation, we create a personalized treatment plan for you. We do this because we believe that a person is complex and unique and needs to be treated as such in order to work toward recovery.
Want to learn more about how U-center guides you on the road to recovery? Please see our overview of admission at U-center.