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Signals with adults which may indicate depression
With adults there are several kinds of behaviour which may point to the possibility of depression
Constant dejection
Gloomy thoughts
Fatigue
No interest in daily activities
No sex drive
Eating problems
Sleeping disorders
Getting irritated easily
Crying a lot
Anxiety and panick attacks
Trouble concentrating
Finding it hard to take decisions
Suicidal thoughts
Suicide attempts
Phsycial complaints which do not respond to treatment
Signals with elderly people which indicate depression
Many people assume it is normal for elderly people to be depressed. They have gone through a lot in their lives and have probably lost people who were dear to them. Yet, depression is not a disease which is normal once you get older.
These are indications of depression with elderly people:
Unusual stomach, head, or chest aches
Stiffness of back, arms and legs
Fatigue
Less appetite
Trouble falling asleep
Heart palpitations
Dizziness
Blurry sight
Restlessness
Anxieties
Trouble thinking
Apathy
Exaggerated grief
Overpowering gloominess
Self-isolation
No longer taking pleasure in hobbies
Irritability
Mood swings
Constant complaining
Nothing can please the person in question
Feeling of worthlessness
No need of anything at all
Exaggerated feelings of guilt
No treatment results
Alcohol abuse
With all kinds of depression at all ages, depressed people have suicidal thoughts. Suicide and depression often go hand in hand. That is why it is good to be alert when a person is sending signals that he or she wants to commit suicide. Below, kinds of behaviour are described, which may herald suicide attempts:
Talking about suicide
Explicitly saying that they feel useless and worthless
Obession with death
Being happier and calmer all of a sudden
Losing interest in things which are dear to them
Paying visits to people they like
Sorting out their affairs
Giving things away
Depression is a disease which should not be underestimated. Therefore, as soon as you receive signals of depression from someone, it is important to urge that person to seek help. Bach flowers and their essences can play an important part with depression. Should you want to know how Bach flowers can help when you are depressed, click depression.
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