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Spot the signs


Depression is an illness that can affect every part of you –

 


your thinking
your feelings
your body
and the things you do

Here’s a list of some of the most common symptoms. Read the list below and tick any that you have been experiencing for most of the past two weeks
Your thinking:
‘I’m useless’, ‘Nothing every goes right’
‘Life isn’t worth living’ (suicidal thoughts)
Your feelings:
Crying or feeling like crying/sad a lot
Tired or no energy
Worried a lot
Feeling guilty or worthless
Angry or irritable
Your body:
Headaches, pains in your chest or stomach
Problems sleeping
Eating more or less than usual
What you do
Stay in more than you used to
Overdo it with drink and/or drugs
Forget things or find it hard to concentrate
Hurt yourself/self harm

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