Depression Symptoms
Depression, Anxiety and Stress

Depression Symptoms and Senior HealthBecause of their overlapping areas of cause and effect, the symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress can all be quite similar. However, some individualism does occur.

Depressive symptoms

* Loss of interest in everyday activities
* Sleep disturbances
* Impaired thinking
* Weight loss or gain
* Slow body movements
* Fatigue
* Low self-esteem
* Loss of sexual interest
* Hopelessness and pessimism
* Worthlessness
* Loss of interest in activities
* Restlessness and irritability.

Physical symptoms of depression can include:

* Generalized itching
* Blurred vision
* Excessive sweating
* Dry mouth
* Gastrointestinal problems (indigestion, constipation and diarrhea)
* Headache and backache.
* Anxiety symptoms

These can include the above, plus any of the following:

* Uncontrollable feelings of persistent worrying
* Restlessness and difficulty relaxing
* Difficulty in concentrating
* Feeling shaky
* Restless sleep.

Physical symptoms of anxiety can include:

* Headaches
* Joint pains
* Breathlessness
* Palpitations
* Tightness in your chest
* Dry mouth
* Sweating
* Flushing
* Nausea
* Stomach pains
* Increased heart rate
* Feeling dizzy or light-headed
* Paranoia.
* Stress symptoms

These can either be physical or psychological, or both, and can include:

* Shakiness
* Hyperventilation
* Vomiting
* Irritability
* Anxiety
* Irrational behaviour
* Loss of appetite or comfort eating
* Increased smoking, drinking or recreational drug taking.

Physical effects include:

* Excessive tiredness
* Skin problems
* Aches and pains
* Heart palpitations.

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