PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — When we think of depression, most of us have an image of a person who is sad with the stereotypical dark cloud over their head. However, psychiatrists say sadness may not be the major symptom for some people.
In fact, other signs of depression might be missed if people only focus on sadness. Depression can have a major impact on a person, and the day-to-day struggles can lead to other symptoms like sleep issues, irritability, low energy and feelings of hopelessness.
One symptom to watch out for is a loss of interest in things that a person once enjoyed. When it comes to our mental health, there is rarely a one-size-fits-all definition.
Get more medical reports from Dr. Brian McDonough.
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