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Depression is more than "feeling sad." It manifests on emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioral levels. Do you recognize multiple symptoms lasting longer than 2 weeks? Seek help.
Emotional Symptoms
💔 How You Feel
1Persistent sadnessYou feel sad, empty, or "flat" most days - without a clear reason.
2HopelessnessThe feeling that nothing will ever get better, that there's no way out.
3Loss of interest (anhedonia)Activities you used to enjoy - hobbies, friends, intimacy - no longer interest you.
4Feelings of worthlessnessYou think you're worthless, that you're failing as a person.
5Excessive guiltYou blame yourself for everything, including things beyond your control.
6IrritabilityYou're quickly irritated, frustrated, or angry - often without a clear trigger.
7AnxietyPersistent restlessness, worry, or the feeling that something bad is going to happen.
Physical Symptoms
🏃 What Your Body Does
8Extreme fatigueYou're constantly tired, even after a night's sleep. Simple tasks feel like a mountain.
9Sleep problemsDifficulty falling asleep, waking up at night, or sleeping far too much (hypersomnia).
10Changed appetiteNo longer hungry and losing weight, or eating much more and gaining weight.
11Unexplained painHeadaches, back pain, stomach complaints, or muscle pain without medical cause.
12Slower movementsYou move, speak, or react noticeably slower than normal.
13RestlessnessYou can't sit still, pace around, or fidget constantly.
Cognitive Symptoms
🧠 How You Think
14Concentration problemsYou can't keep your thoughts together, get distracted easily.
15IndecisivenessEven small choices (what to eat, what to wear) feel overwhelming.
16Memory problemsYou forget things, can't retain information.
17Negative thoughtsRuminating, catastrophizing, seeing everything in the worst-case scenario.
18Thoughts of deathThinking it would be better if you weren't here, or thoughts of self-harm.
Behavioral Symptoms
👤 What You Do (or Don't Do Anymore)
19Social withdrawalYou avoid friends, family, social activities.
20NeglectYou stop daily routines: showering, cleaning, cooking.
21Decreased functioningYou perform less at work or school, miss deadlines.
22Substance useDrinking more alcohol or using drugs to feel better.
Do you recognize 5+ symptoms lasting more than 2 weeks? These are signs of possible depression. Seek professional help.
Severity of Depression
How Severe Is It?
Mild
5-6 symptoms, you can still function but it takes a lot of effort. Coaching can help.
Moderate
7-8 symptoms, your functioning is clearly impaired. Psychologist recommended.
Severe
9+ symptoms, thoughts of death, unable to function. Immediate help needed.
⚠️ Seek Immediate Help If You:
- Have thoughts of suicide or self-harm
- Have made a plan to hurt yourself
- Can no longer take care of yourself
- Experience hallucinations or delusions
Call: 988 (US) or 116 123 (UK) - 24/7, free, confidential
What Now?
Do you recognize multiple symptoms? Don't wait. The sooner you seek help, the faster the recovery.
Your Options
- General practitioner: First point of contact, can refer you
- Psychologist: For therapy (CBT, ACT)
- MentraNova: No waiting time, start immediately with a coach
Do You Recognize These Symptoms?
If you're reading this and recognize yourself, that's already a signal. You don't have to wait. Start today with MentraNova - no waiting times, immediate help.
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