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Do I or one of my friends have depression?
According to the National Mental Health Association, some of the symptoms associated with depression are:
- Poor performance in school
- WIthdrawal from friends and activities
- Sadness and hopelessness
- Lack of enthusiasm, energy, or motivation
- Anger and rage
- Overreaction to criticism
- Feelings of being unable to satisfy ideals
- Poor self-esteem or guilt
- Indecision, lack of concentration, or forgetfulness
- Restlessness and agitation
- Changes in eating or sleeping patterns
- Substance abuse
- Problems with authority
- Suicidal thoughts or actions
- Preoccupation with poetry/music with depressive themes
- Sexually promiscuous behavior
- Hostile, aggressive, risk-taking behavior
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