Symptoms of Depression

• Preoccupation with failures, shortcomings, or excessive guilt
• Feelings of worthlessness
• Loss of interest in daily activities
• Avoidance of friends and formerly enjoyable activities
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• Suicidal thoughts
• Change in appetite; poor appetite or overeating
• Decreased sex drive
• Difficulty sleeping or an increase in the amount of sleep needed
• Either agitation or a loss of energy
• Excessive concerns about physical complaints
• Crying easily or feeling like crying, but being unable to do so
• Irritability or hostility
• Possible psychotic symptoms

The Mood Disorders Support Group of Guelph receives ongoing funding from: