Warning Signs of Clinical Depression

With clinical depression being a silent killer there has to be warning signs that we can look for right? Luckily, there are several warning signs that someone can watch for if they suspect someone that they know or love to have depression. Although there are signs that you can look for they may not be as easy as simply spotting something. However in this article we will be teaching you how to spot someone that may have depression.

Before we get started talking about the warning signs of depression, that is first thank you for taking the time to study this information. This information may actually help you to save someone's life that has depression. Please keep in mind that most people that have depression symptoms never seek official medical mental treatment, and also keep in mind that more than one out of every 10 people that have clinical depression commit suicide.

Clinical Depression Warning Signs

It should come as no surprise that one of the biggest signs of someone having clinical depression is suicidal tendencies. What we mean is that if you notice anyone talking about suicide or anyone that has actually attempted suicide, you may need to pay close attention to these patients. In addition, you may also want to contact a mental health professional who may be able to offer additional guidance on depression.

Anxious, sadness, and empty feelings can add up to clinical depression. They do this because those that have depression often times have a consistent feeling of sadness which can also include the feeling of being alone or empty. On the flip side, it can also cause someone to be very anxious for no reason at all.

Another symptom of clinical depression is someone's appetite being affected. Those that have depression may under eat or over eat - will we mean is that those that have depression can overeat to the point of obesity as sometimes eating can cause calming. Both of these can be dangerous to someone's health as a obesity can kill and anorexia can as well.

Last but not least is a depression patient having the feeling of being irritable are very easily irritated. This agitation is tied to depression as many patients are very calm individuals who are not easily irritated, but may become very easily irritated when they have depression issues.

In close, we hope that you take this information and use it to help someone that has depression whether it's someone you know or love. Clinical depression is a killer which is why I am a very strong advocate of others learning about this condition so that they may help someone one day.