- Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much - Tiredness and lack of energy, so that even small tasks take extra effort - Changes in appetite - often reduced appetite and weight loss, but increased cravings for food and weight gain in some people - Anxiety, agitation or restlessness - for example, excessive worrying, pacing, hand-wringing or an inability to sit still - Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements - Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or blaming yourself for things that are not your responsibility - Trouble thinking, concentrati...

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Antidepressant Medications Introduction Depression is a psychological condition that changes how people think and feel, and also affects social behavior and sense of physical well-being. ... There are many different symptoms caused by depression, some of them are sad mood, sleep problems, appetite change, concentration loss, suicidal thoughts, anxious, empty mood, feelings of hopelessness, pessimism, feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex, decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down", diff...

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Biological causes of depression are due to "changes in the chemistry of the brain, such as fluctuations in the levels of important hormones" (Causes of Depression). ... He or she is likely to have a stable career in business or sports due to his or her inherited trait of "brain power" or physical strength. ...

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