From Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance:
Symptoms of depression - the "lows" of bipolar disorder
- Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells
- Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns
- Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety
- Pessimism, indifference
- Loss of energy, persistent lethargy
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness
- Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness
- Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal
- Unexplained aches and pains
- Recurring thoughts of death or suicide
There are many types of depression, this is just one realted to bipolar disorder.
written on January 3, 2003; modified on January 3, 2003.