Major Depressive Disorder

Symptoms-

• Sadness of mood
• Not enjoying activities that were previously enjoyable e.g. going for outings, watching a cricket match, shopping, doing household chores
• Lethargy/Laziness
• Concentration difficulties
• Forgetfulness
• Irritability/Change in behaviour
• Crying Spells
• Increase or decrease in sleep
• Increase or decrease in appetite
• Excessive thoughts that a person is unable to control
• Thoughts of dying/ Suicidal attempts
• Body pains in various regions e.g. headaches, body aches etc
• Guilt