Symptoms

- Feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
- Loss of interest or pleasure in everyday activities
- Feeling tired or having little energy
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
- Irritability or restlessness
- Disturbances in sleep patterns
- Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
- Unexplained aches, pains and illness
- Mental thoughts of suicide or death
If you are experiencing some or all of these signs, you may be suffering from depression. Whatever the symptoms, depression should not be ignored. If left untreated, depression can negatively affect your relationships, your health, and your overall quality of life. Depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States for individuals ages 15 to 44. There are affective treatments for this mood altering disorder, contact Northwest Clinical Research Center today.