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What are the symptoms of depression? How would one know if they are suffering from anxiety and depression ?
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If you notice a loss of interest in your activities with changes in appetite and/or sleep patterns and feel major changes which are interfering with your routine. Do get in touch with a professional. What i mentioned above is not a diagnostic criteria for anxiety or depression but just signs tht you shd seek help.
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Hi
Following can be seen in depression
Low mood
Not finding pleasure in activities otherwise pleasurable
Feeling of helplessness hopelessness and worthlessness
Forgetfulness anxiety
Crying spells
Suicidal thoughts etc
But still the best way to find out is consult mental health professional
Consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counseling through practo app
All the best
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Dr. Supriya Hegde (Aroor)
Psychiatrist
20 yrs exp
Mangalore
The main difference between depression and anxiety is in the mood and thought process. Sadness more than 2 weeks along with decreased energy and inability to enjoy. Also negative thoughts in depression. In anxiety it’s worries and catastrophising along with panic attacks. However many patients with depression also have anxiety.
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Dr. Nikita Rajpal
Psychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
Persistent low mood, decreased energy, decreased interest in pleasurable activities, low self-esteem, pessimism, ideas of worthless. Ideas of helplessness, ideas of hopelessness, sleep and appetite disturbances, suicidal thoughts.
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Dr. Arjit Gaurav
Psychiatrist
12 yrs exp
Gandhinagar
sadness,loss interest,weakness,death wish,suicide idea
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Ms. Rajatha Sarkar
Counselling Psychologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi thanks for query, normally person will experience
Emotions :stress in small work, disinterest, mood swings, irritated, crying for no reason, not enjoying activities and others.
Behavior : not to socialize, prefer to be alone, low level of self confidence, feelings extreme hunger or loss of appetite, and others.
Normally anxiety is unknown fear, the person may not be sure of reason for fear.. Feel anxious to work on anything he /she is fear of..
Both are vast it can't be explained here, depending on the case it will be analyzed and suggested.
This depends on person to person. But don't analyze your self, if you feel any one is applicable. Please take experts help.
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