The key to Depression and Suicidal symptoms is that the individual may show one, multiple, or no symptoms at all, which why it is key to be ever aware of those around you.
Depression: -Low mood, tends to be seen in all aspects of life
-Inability to experience pleasure that are typically enjoyed
-Preoccupied with feelings of worthlessness, guilt, regret, self-hatred
-Severe cases may result in delusions, and hallucinations
-Poor concentration and poor memory
-Withdrawal from social situations
-Reduced sex drive
-Thoughts of death or suicide
-Insomnia (80% of depressed individuals suffer from insomnia)
-Hypersomnia (over-sleeping to an extreme level)
-Appetite decreases, results in weight-loss
-Agitated and lethargic
-Talks, writes, expresses preoccupation with death or suicide
-Complains of being a rotten person
-Verbal hints ("be better off dead" "won't be a problem much longer")
-Withdraws from friends/family
-Significant changes in eating, sleeping, appearance
-Sudden drop in performance
-Puts ones affairs in order (giving away items, gets rid of important items)
-Feels overwhelmed, helpless, guilty
-Shows little interest in formerly favorite activities
-Becomes suddenly cheerful after period of depression (found a solution)
Remember, a depressed or suicidal individual may show one, some, all, or none of these symptoms. The best thing to do is to let someone know if you are unsure of their behaviors and ensure they get proper help if they do (more on this later). You can go online and easily find other academic articles that further cover the possible symptoms with more detail.
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