Common Symptom of Depression: Low Energy
Common Symptom of Depression: Low Energy People who are depressed tend to have low energy, though some are agitated. But in almost all cases there's a loss of interest in doing things, including things that they might have loved doing in the past. They might eat less, or they might overeat. They might have difficulty sleeping, or they might oversleep. Because people feel so much shame about their depression, they tend to isolate. They feel that no one would want to be around them, and they don't want their symptoms to be seen. Depression can be a very painful and overwhelming experience that people blame themselves for, and they often feel that help isn't possible. Perhaps the most important thing that I can say about depression is that while it might feel hopeless, we are able to treat depression with psychotherapy and counseling.