These are some of the symptoms of depression:

• An overwhelming and persistent sense of sorrow, hopelessness, and hollowness.
• An individual becomes disinterested in activities that they used to enjoy previously.
• Feeling of worthlessness.
• Feeling agitated and frustrated over small matters.
• Feeling tired all the time,
• aving trouble concentrating and remembering stuff.
• Experiencing weight loss ( due to reduced appetite) or weight gain ( due to increased appetite).
• Sleep problems, either having insomnia or sleeping too much.
• Constant and recurrent thoughts of self-harm, death, and suicidal thoughts.

Depression is not just a normal phase of life, where one can't cope with the ups and downs of life. It is not something that a person can snap out of on their own. It cannot be treated without psychotherapy, medication, or, in some cases, both.

If someone experiences these symptoms over an extended period, they should immediately contact a psychiatrist.

Whenever you are experiencing emotional numbness or instability and may be inclined to harm yourself or commit suicide, please immediately contact a therapist. You can also connect to us via Talk Health Now.

If you do not feel comfortable contacting us, you can always reach out to your trusted family member or friend instead.

At that time, you might feel like nobody cares and that life doesn't matter but you should not underestimate the power of depression to cloud your judgement and make life seem like it does not matter. Your life is truly valuable, trust me.