Early Signs of Depression

Check the signs that are problems for you:

• a feeling that you are helpless and hopeless, or that life has no meaning
• no interest in being with your family or friends
• no interest in the hobbies and activities you used to enjoy
• a loss of appetite, or no interest in food
• crying for long periods of time, or many times each day
• sleep problems, either sleeping too much or too little
• changes in your energy level
• thoughts of killing yourself. This includes making plans or taking action to kill yourself, as well as frequent thoughts about death and dying.