SYMPTOMS AT A GLANCE
Before treating depression, what is needed first…is to know whether the person is depressed or not. Person may visit a homeopathic physician with certain symptoms, such as:
- sadness
- loss of interest or pleasure in activities which were once enjoyed.
- decreased energy levels.
- lack of concentration and memory.
- weight loss or weight gain.
- difficulty in sleeping or oversleeping.
- excessive guilt.
- appetite changes; increased or decreased appetite; binging on food.
- recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.
- feeling life is not worth living.
- physical slowing or agitation.
- feelings of worthlessness.
- loss of self confidence/ inflated sense of self-esteem.
- Helplessness
- irritability, impatience and frustration.
- physical, social or emotional withdrawal.
- ruminating or brooding about something.
- psychotic thoughts: delusions or hallucinations.
- decreased sexual desire.
- tearful, sad or anxious expression.
- social isolation.