The majority of depressions clear up by themselves within six to nine months with or without treatment. As time passes, it also heals.
It is important to diagnose depression accurately. If you are experiencing a variety of the following symptoms on a regular basis, you are depressed.
- Lack of interest in activities and people.
- Sadness and pessimism about everything.
- Inability to enjoy yourself.
- Testiness.
- Difficulty concentrating.
- Changes in appetite, weight, and sleep patterns.
- Loss of libido.
- Indecisiveness.
If the depression continues and worsens, the following symptoms may appear:
- Lack of self-esteem, feeling unworthy.
- Exhaustion.
- Abandoning work and home responsibilities.
- Abandoning personal hygiene.
- Inability to communicate with others.
- Feelings of impending doom, utter hopelessness.
- Thoughts of death.
