what are the effect of depression?

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According to the DSM-IV-TR criteria for diagnosing a major depressive disorder (see also: DSM cautionary statement) one of the following two required elements need to be present:
-Depressed mood, or
-Loss of interest or pleasure.

It is sufficient to have either of these symptoms in conjunction with four of a list of other symptoms. These include:
-Feelings of overwhelming sadness or fear, or the seeming inability to feel emotion.
-A decrease in the amount of pleasure derived from what were previously pleasurable activities.
-Changing appetite and marked weight gain or weight loss.
-Disturbed sleep patterns, such as insomnia or excessive sleep.
-Changes in activity levels, such as restlessness or a slowing of movement.
-Fatigue, both mental and physical.
-Feelings of guilt, helplessness, anxiety, and/or fear.
-A decrease in self-esteem.
-Trouble concentrating or making decisions.
-Self-harm or ruminating on self-harm.
-Ruminating on death and/or suicide.
-Reduced memory.

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Symptoms of Depression

Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells

Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns

Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety

Pessimism, indifference

Loss of energy, persistent lethargy

Feelings of guilt, worthlessness

Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness

Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal

Unexplained aches and pains

Recurring thoughts of death or suicide

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