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1. Depression Research
1 - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/clinical-depression/symptoms/
Symptoms of Clinical Depression
Psychological Physical Social
- Continuouslowmood
or sadness
- Feelinghopelessand
helpless
- Havinglowself-
esteem
- Feelingtearful
- Feelingguilt-ridden
- Feelingirritable and
intolerantof others
- Havingno motivation
or interestinthings
- Findingitdifficultto
make decisions
- Notgettingany
enjoymentoutof life
- Feelinganxiousor
worried
- Havingsuicidal
thoughtsor thoughts
of harmingyourself
- Movingor speaking
more slowlythan
usual
- Changesinappetite or
weight
- Constipation
- Unexplainedaches
and pains
- Lack of energy
- Low sex drive
- Changesto your
menstrual cycle
- Disturbedsleep
- Notdoingwell atwork
- Avoidingcontactwith
friendsandtakingpart
infewersocial
activities
- Neglectingyour
hobbiesandinterests
- Havingdifficultiesin
your home andfamily
life
Depressioncan also leadto otherdiseasesand issueswith the body, such as:
- IBD Flare-ups
- Diabetesfromover-eating to fill a ‘void’
- Vitamin D deficiency fromnotleaving the houseand notgetting propernutrients
- Bed soresfromdaysupon daysof notgetting outof bed
- Insomnia
- Poorhygieneleading to infections
- Constipation (IBD/IBS Symptom)
- Stomach Cramps
- Heart Attacks(worst-casescenario fromnottaking propercareof thebody)
Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/effects-on-body#7

2. 7 WarningSignsofhigh-functioningDepression(oftenlinkedwithpersistentDepressive Disorder):
1. Constantfeelingthatsuffereriswastingtheirtime
2. Constantself-criticism(highexpectation of self)
3. Overthinkingeveryminordetail
4. Feelingmisunderstood
5. Constantsadness
6. Unhealthycopingstrategies
7. Excessive Pastimes(e.g.Gamingfor12 hours to procrastinate thingthatisworrying
them)
Source - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbEL_zQH46w
6 WAYS TO COPEwithhigh-functioningdepression(oftenlinkedwithPersistentDepressive
Disorder):
1. Get organized
2. Home organization(sortoutjunkand clutterfromthe house) anddivide thingsup
accordingto category)
3. Socialisationandhobbies
4. Self-care
5. Distraction
6. Exercise andHygiene
Source - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_gqTkwiGys

3. Otherwebsites:
- http://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_determinants/life_style/mental/docs/insidestory.pdf
- http://www.therefuge-ahealingplace.com/depression-treatment/effects-symptoms-signs/
- http://www.healthtalk.org/young-peoples-experiences/depression-and-low-mood/what-
does-depression-feel-social-physical-experiences
- https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/depression/facts/depression-101.htm
- https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/emotionalhealth/Pages/Dealingwithloss.aspx