Clinical presentation of depression
Core symptoms
Physical
Dejected look. Insomnia (decreased sleep). Agitation.
 | Dejected look. |
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| Decreased libido (loss of sex drive). |
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| Insomnia (decreased sleep). |
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| Psychomotor retardation (slowed activity). |
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| Weight loss. |
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| Aches & pains. (muscle fatigue). Head ache, backache. |
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| Constipation. |
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| Loss of |
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| Agitation. |
Psychological
Loss of drive, energy & initiative. Poor concentration. Low mood
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| Loss of drive, energy (or fatigue) and initiative. |
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| Loss of interest or pleasure. |
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| Poor concentration. |
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| Low mood (depressed mood or sadness ). |
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| Feelings of guilt / Pessimism / Worthlessness. |
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| Morbid thoughts ( suicidal thoughts ). |
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| Perceptual abnormalities- delusions ,hallucinations (auditory). |
Social
Neglect of family & friends. Poor work efficiency. Withdrawal.
 | Neglect of family and friends. |
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| Poor work efficiency. |
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| No social mixing. |
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| Withdrawal. (from society, family, friends) |
Symptoms encountered in 100 patients of depression
Symptoms |
% of patients |
Reduced energy levels |
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Impaired concentration |
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Anorexia (decreased appetite) |
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Initial insomnia (decreased sleep) |
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Loss of interest |
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Difficulty starting activity |
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Worry more than usual |
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Subjective agitation |
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Slowed thinking |
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Difficulty with decision making |
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Terminal insomnia (decreased sleep) |
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Suicide ideation or plans |
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Weight loss |
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Tearfulness |
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Movement slowed |
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Increased irritability |
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Feels "will never get well" |
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Constipation |
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Rumination (repeated feelings) of worthlessness |
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Decreased libido |
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Anxiety attacks |
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Rumination (repeated feelings) of guilt |
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Delusions (misinterpretation of things) |
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Multiple somatic (physical) symptoms |
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Suicide attempts |
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