Depression
Depression
Depression is a long-lasting low mood disorder. Depression is when you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days. It affects your ability to do everyday tasks, feel pleasure or take interest in activities.
Everyone has ups and downs. Sometimes you might feel a bit low, for lots of different reasons. People may say that they are feeling depressed when they are feeling down, but this does not always mean that they have depression.
Low mood, feeling sad, irritable or angry
Losing interest or enjoyment in activities you used to enjoy
Becoming tired more easily
Feeling less good about yourself (loss of self-confidence)
Having less energy to do certain things
Reduced concentration
Disturbed sleep and losing your appetite
Feeling guilty or worthless
You may also find that with low mood you.....
The type of therapy you are offered will depend on the cause of your symptoms and their severity. Therapies may also have different levels based on how long or intense the treatment is. By recognising the type of depression you are experiencing a plan can be put in place to manage it effectively.
