Danger Signals for Depression

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DANGER SIGNALS FOR DEPRESSION
1. A general and lasting feeling of hopelessness and despair
2. Inability to concentrate, making reading, writing, and conversation difficult
3. Changes in physical activities, such as eating, sleeping, and sex. Frequent physical complaints with no evidence
of physical illness
4. Loss of self-esteem, which brings on continual questioning of personal worth
5. Withdrawal from others due to immense fear of rejection
6. Threats or attempts to commit suicide
7. Hypersensitivity to words and actions of others and general irritability
8. Misdirected anger and difficulty in handling most feelings
9. Feelings of guilt in many situations
10. Extreme dependency on others

WARNING SIGNS OF POTENTIAL SUICIDE
1. Withdrawal from contact with others
2. Sudden swings in mood
3. Recent occurrence of a life crisis or emotional shock
4. Personality change
5. Gift-giving of cherished belongings
6. Depression and helplessness
7. Aggression and/or risk taking
8. Direct threats to commit suicide