Clinical Depression Facts

Humans experience temporary phase of sadness or grief, better known as blue at some point of time. However, sadness is different from clinical depression as in the later the person is reeled under a persistent feeling of emptiness, void and sadness without any logical reason. The predominant symptoms of this condition are the consistent progression of a depressed or sad state of mind and a significant loss of interest in seeking pleasures of life. Typically, a person suffering from this condition finds it difficult to resume to the normal activities of life. He / she also lose interest in indulging into those actions that seemed pleasurable before the outbreak of a depressive state. Another significant sign of this condition is insomnia or loss of regular sleep pattern. He may become prone to early physical and mental exertion along with persistent feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, fear, anxiety and fear.

Clinical depression often impacts one’s ability to concentrate even on trivial issues. He is on the other hand highly influenced by the feelings of self mutilation and seeks ways to commit suicide and end his life. Among children the condition may result into a potential loss of appetite and hence body weight.