Manage Depression: Protect Your Heart

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Depression Symptoms

Many people are depressed and don't realize it.

Depression symptoms include:

• A deep feeling of sadness and emptiness
• Sleep problems—insomnia or oversleeping
• Change in appetite, leading to weight gain or loss
• Fatigue or loss of energy
• Crying easily or for no reason
• Low self-esteem
• Poor concentration, difficulty making decisions
• Restlessness and irritability
• Withdrawing from or lack of pleasure in activities
• Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, and hopelessness
• Suicidal thoughts

If you think you may be depressed, speak to your significant other or a close friend and ask if he or she thinks you seem down, "Just like you'd show someone a rash and ask, 'Has this gotten bigger?'" Stein says.

Don’t be afraid to talk with your doctor if you feel you might be experiencing symptoms of depression.