We all have the odd bad mood day but depression is much more serious than just feeling a bit grumpy. It's an illness caused by a chemical or hormonal imbalance that's either prompted by a high-stress situation or is part of your genetic programming. It can dominate and seriously disrupt the life of sufferers - they become both physically and emotionally fragile. Classic symptoms of depression include:
- Extreme sadness and crying.
- Feelings of hopelessness.
- Loss of appetite.
- Lack of energy.
- Lack of motivation.
- Lack of concentration.
- Insomnia.
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