All the important signs and symptoms of depression in women and men

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Signs of depression in women and men

Depression and anxiety have different forms and affect individuals differently. Depression is a condition where a person feels sadness, helplessness, and indifference in daily life. People with depression do not want to participate in daily activities.

Depression is an issue that can occur only once or it can persist. Many people experience problems weekly or monthly. If left untreated, depression can recur and worsen. Individuals with anxiety disorders often feel fear and insecurity, and feel insecure about everything.

Classification of signs and symptoms of depression

Depression has three main classifications, and in each type of depression, the symptoms, levels, and nature of the symptoms may vary.

1. Major depression

Major depression causes the mind and body to become almost paralyzed. People suffering from depression lose their ability to work and learn. Patients cannot eat, sleep, or engage in any activities that bring them joy. A patient may experience depression only once in their life, but severe depression may recur several times.

2. Mild depression (dysthymia)

Chronic symptoms, while they do not cause cerebral palsy and physical impairment in patients, still bring no pleasure to the patients.

3. Bipolar disorder, which is known as Manic disorder

Individuals with bipolar disorder, as the name implies, sometimes.

They are very happy and sometimes sad. In the state of "sadness", the patients are depressed and have symptoms of depression. In the "happy" state, the patients are full of energy, have rapid sentences that do not connect with each other, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, although none of the tasks are completed.

Signs of depression in men

Although the number of men suffering from depression is lower compared to women, approximately 6 million men suffer from depression in the United States. Typically, men rarely recognize their own depression; in addition, doctors often do not notice depression.

As you will read in this section about mental health on Namnak, depression in men manifests with symptoms such as anger, sadness, and hopelessness.

Men rarely admit or acknowledge that they are feeling hopeless or unhappy, so understanding depression in men is not easy.

Even if the patient realizes they are suffering from depression, they rarely consult a doctor.

Encouragement, empathy, and family support are essential and help individuals suffering from depression receive appropriate treatment.

Therefore, understanding the signs and symptoms of depression is very important to help men escape depression before it's too late. Here are the symptoms and signs of depression in men that you should know.

The main states of men suffering from depression are similar to those of women; this seems to contradict men's strong will; therefore, when they are more depressed, they rarely cry or lie in bed like women.

A big change in his mood and behavior.

One of the other signs and symptoms of depression in men is behavioral change. You should pay attention to changes in your behavior.

Disappointment (frustration)

Men who suffer from depression always show signs of distress and have negative thoughts. Men usually become angry about the negative thinking that affects them. Furthermore, depressed individuals can become disheartened by several simple things in their daily lives.

Focusing on small issues and the inability to enjoy.

According to studies, focusing on small issues and the inability to have hobbies are signs of depression in men. Men who are depressed tend to focus on trivial things. These small issues can significantly affect them.

Overeating

One of the signs and symptoms of depression is overeating. Men with depression may overeat. Some people mistakenly fill themselves with worthless diets like fast food and ice cream. Scientists explain that eating releases chemicals in the brains of men, which can contribute to this temporary but false belief.

Increased restlessness

The discomfort of men may appear restless, as if they want to accomplish several things, but do not know what they are. This sign of depression can be shown through foot tapping. These individuals move from one activity to another without enjoying any of them.

The man you know is more sensitive than ever and unable to be calm, he is rarely at peace, he gets angry quickly. For a man who has depression, everything becomes magnified. So, small troubles do not exist in his mind.

Slow thinking and movements

Slow thinking and movement are recognized as signs of depression in men. Some men who are affected by depression may delay their thinking; for example, they quickly forget what they say and do. Depressed individuals cannot walk as fast as they are used to. If they were active in the past, they are no longer able to exercise.

Men who are depressed often suffer from stomach and back pain. The pain is caused by chronic stress. In this case, it is necessary to combine a healthy diet with exercise that helps maintain calmness. Men rarely recognize the relationship between depression and the symptoms of digestive disorders (constipation, diarrhea) and chronic pain (headaches, back pain).

Loss of appetite and changes in diet

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Unrest with normal reasons
Uneasiness with ordinary reasons or problems that can be easily solved means that they suffer from a lot of stress. Long-term stress and emotions increase the risk of depression. In this situation, yoga is the best way for men who want to control depression. 

Men usually refuse to accept that they have depression and are always looking for reasons to escape treatment, according to the Mayo Clinic Health Care Center.

So they apply their anger to relatives, friends and even strangers. Men with depression have slang words to hurt their wives.

Having anxiety and discomfort
Not only do women face anxiety and discomfort, men can also get into this state when it comes to extreme stress and insecurity. Many people claim that anxiety and panic pass quickly, but in fact, if left unchecked, they will suffer from dangerous depression. To hide the depressive state, men can fall into the trap of alcoholism. 

Too much or too little sleep. 
Sleep problems such as insomnia, waking up early in the morning or sleeping too much are common signs of depression. Some people sleep 12 hours a day and still feel tired or wake up every two hours. Like fatigue, sleep problems are one of the main symptoms of depression that people with depression may encounter. 

When a man has depression he becomes weak in information processing. The ability to focus on tasks is therefore impaired. Negative thoughts gradually fill his mind, making it difficult to focus on anything. Some people with depression are easily distracted. No activity keeps them focused. 

They can't decide.
Capello says this is an information processing issue, and depression reduces men's ability to make decisions. Men with depression have difficulty making decisions.

They don't have the ability of ordinary people to decide or choose something new. Depression causes brain information processing to suffer and reduces decision-making ability. 

Feeling tired
These people go through a series of emotional and physical changes. They can experience mental retardation, fatigue, or slowing down speech, physical movements, as well as thought processes.

Anger and hostility
Some men show their depression with aggression, hostility or anger, says Dr. sass man.

He also says a man who understands something is wrong can be compensated by showing that this man is still strong and capable. 

Stress
Long-term stress can lead to changes in the brain and body that can lead to depression, according to research.

Suicidal thoughts
If a man thinks about hurting himself, it is a sign of depression and should be taken seriously immediately. If men with depression think about suicide, they should need help immediately.

Women are likely to think more about suicide, but according to studies, men take more than 4 times this action.

Loss of energy and excitement
Depression is one of the reasons why it may drain men's energy and excitement. Loss of excitement or withdrawal from daily activities such as hobbies, sports, social interactions or hanging out with friends are major symptoms of depression.

In general, men often blame themselves with bad feelings. This creates a state of anxiety and can lead to a mental behavior that is similar to anxiety, while rumination focuses on negative feelings and experiences of the past. 

Feeling dissatisfied 
When men are depressed, they are mentally and physically upset. Rather than being introverted, they are more avoidable. They can often minimize their emotions. In some cases, this feeling can be sturdy.

Men have difficulty tolerating annoying emotional states caused by their depression because men are not able to communicate their emotions, they are more likely to be resistant to their own states. They have their own way of dealing with depression, including escape and distant behavior. 

Signs and symptoms of depression in women 
Women with depression are often more likely than men. Female hormone turmoil is considered as factors that lead to depression, especially during menopause, pregnancy. Depression related to hormonal disorders can be cured by medication or over time. 

Loss of attachment 
Those who prefer unprofessional activities, when they experience depression, their friends and family can easily understand.

When they are working under pressure, they are no longer interested in enjoying life, and no longer feel happy, it means that their interest is completely lost.

This is a symptom or one of the signs and symptoms of depression. In some cases, women who are depressed can lose interest in everyday activities. 

Feeling frustrated
Women with depression often feel that things are getting worse. their prospects darken and become frustrated.

In contrast, a person without depression will always have high hopes such as academic progress, career success, healthy family, etc.

At the same time they have many small tendencies as savings to buy enjoy music concerts travel to distant lands ... in short, losing hope for the future is a manifestation of depression

 Feeling lonely

It's a really painful feeling, especially difficult for other people to express it, so many women don't want to see a doctor because they recognize that the doctor can't help them.

They always feel that they are not like everyone else, and they have fallen into a deep abyss and everything is irreversible and no one is able to help them. Such women have a long day of a year, they are always alone, alone and far from others. 

Underestimating yourself
Women with depression underestimate themselves. They think they're not talented and they can't do anything, including small, simple things.

These people always claim to be useless. Some people with depression feel guilty all the time for no reason. This is also a state of depression. 

Loss of energy
Women with depression can suffer from lack of energy. This can be a physical sign when daily activities are abandoned.

It can also be a mental and emotional problem when they are away from their loved ones.

Loss of energy is one of the signs of depression that other people can easily understand.

In addition, lack of motivation and decreased energy levels lead to lethargy it is especially indicated when a girl is normally lively and lively.

After all, this sign can be weakening. 

Feelings of emptiness and guilt
These women always feel empty and think that no one likes them. They feel disgusting to the community and the people around them.

This feeling can lead to more destructive thoughts, such as suicide. 

Women who are depressed may feel guilty for having a mental disorder

They feel that their grief puts a heavy burden on others. They may think that if they were stronger, no one would have to suffer because of them.

Staying in the failures and mistakes of the past
Staying on top of past mistakes is also considered one of the warning signs and symptoms of depression in women.

For example, the insignificant and simple issue of burning dinner. However, these simple mistakes are hard for people with depression.

Plus some women with depression have had difficulty recalling important information. For example, they can forget about holidays, big dates, and little things. 

The question of thinking, calm about death.
Women with depression can have trouble thinking clearly. Their thoughts are vague and confusing.

If they have a normal way of thinking, their depression will disappear. Plus, women suffering from depression can hardly concentrate on their daily tasks.

For example, cooking or washing clothes may be too difficult for them. 

Some women, who are more depressed, not only think about their own death, but also about the death of other people. They can threaten others or even mention destructive activities.

Crying for no reason or crying too much
Depressed women may cry for no reason. For example, they can cry while talking to other people by watching a sad TV show.

Crying often occurs for an unknown reason, and this condition may persist for several hours or even days in some severe cases. For some women, their emotional display is quite normal.

Insomnia with physical pain
Some depressed women spend the night in anxiety and insomnia. These women can resort to taking sleeping pills so that they can rest.

Sleep problems are one of the symptoms of depression.

Depressed women may have difficulty sleeping or may even wake up in the middle of the night unable to sleep.

About 1/3 depressed women can sleep much longer than normal.

In addition women with depression can also experience a variety of physical pains caused by emotional pains

These women are more likely to get sick, and feel generalized weakness. In addition they may experience migraines and headaches

Feeling uncomfortable and unable to enjoy:
Researchers show that these women feel extremely uncomfortable and cannot be happy.

This feeling can enter into any part of daily activities. Some depressed women seem to no longer be able to be happy or even enjoy.

These women can be unhappy about life and activities. 

Having a headache
One of the signs and symptoms of depression in women is headaches or migraines. If a woman experiences headaches and / or migraines, she may get worse if she has depression.

Headaches related to depression are usually generic and dull.

Plus, women with depression often report headaches getting worse in the morning and in the afternoon.

They are more likely to develop nerve headaches that contract the muscles of their neck and scalp.

Suffering from back pain, neck pain.
Women with back pain can get worse if they are depressed. Although back pain is not an early symptom of depression, it makes the depressed person worse. 

Chest pain
It is very important that you have your chest pain checked by a specialist immediately. Because if you have chest pain, it means that you are living with one of the symptoms of depression.

Researchers suggest it can be a sign of serious heart problems; however, chest pain is also linked to depression (breast pain is considered one of the signs of depression). 

Problems with the digestive system
Chronic constipation, nausea, and diarrhea can all be caused by depression. These symptoms show depression in women. Some studies show that 60 percent of women with irritable bowel syndrome have a psychological disorder.

 In addition, abdominal problems are common in people with depression, especially in women, children and adolescents.

Many children have abdominal problems and when you look at them, you feel they are often linked to peer relationships or school anxiety.

Women with depression can have digestive problems such as stomach ulcers, colitis, and... They have

Feeling tired 
Other symptoms of depression are fatigue. Researchers show fatigue and depression feed off in a faulty cycle. 

Changes in appetite and weight
There are many studies that show that excess weight in women can be linked to depression, a history of depression, and some other criteria of psychological distress.

Lack of confidence
Women who condemn their statements can frustrate and confuse their men. Women who feel that they have lost self-esteem, and criticize themselves, can make sure that these are signs and symptoms of depression. 

Changes, negative comments :
If you have mental fluctuations, negative comments and complaints, it means that you are experiencing symptoms of depression. 

Difficulty maintaining appearance
Failure to maintain appearance is one of the most prominent signs of depression in women. Unless a woman doesn't pay attention to her appearance from the start, and doesn't care about how to appear and what to wear.

10 general signs of depression in all age groups
Disinterested in bathing. 
 Disinteresting or not enjoying physical activities that are usually enjoyable and interesting 
 Confusion or slowing down.
 Having the idea of suicide repeatedly, whether with or without a detailed plan or by attempted suicide 
 Sleep problems. It may occur in the form of insomnia or hypersomnia 
 Self-deprecation or excessive and disproportionate guilt and feelings of worthlessness. 
 Appetite problems, both in the form of anorexia and weight loss, and vice versa. 
 Concentration problems 
Feeling tired every day. 
Depressed mood