It is not the same for everyone; symptoms can vary in severity, how long they last, and how often they happen. If you face some of the depression signs and symptoms nearly every day for at least two weeks, you may have depression:
feeling anxious, sad, or "empty," crying a lot
feeling worthless, pessimistic, bothered, hopeless, angry, or annoyed
loss of interest in activities once you used to love doing
difficulty remembering, concentrating, or making decisions
feeling fatigued or decreased energy
sleeping problems, appetite, or weight changes
chronic physical pain with no particular reason, such as digestive problems, headaches, cramps, aches, or pain
thoughts or self-harm, suicide, death, suicidal thoughts
Depression symptoms in males
Mood: aggressiveness, anger, anxiousness, irritability, or restlessness
Changes in behavior: loss of interest, feeling tired quickly, no longer feeling pleasure in the activities you used to love once, drinking excessively, using drugs, thoughts of suicide, or engaging in high-risk activities
Cognitive abilities: difficulty completing tasks, inability to concentrate, or delayed responses during conversations
Sexual interest: lack of sexual performance or reduced sexual desire
Sleep patterns: restless sleep, insomnia, excessive sleepiness, or not sleeping at all
Physical well being: pain, fatigue, digestive problems, or headache
Depression symptoms in females
Mood, such as irritability
Changes in behavior: loss of or no interest in activities, thoughts of suicide, or withdrawing oneself from social engagements
Emotional well being: feeling sad or empty, hopeless, or anxious
Cognitive abilities: thinking or talking more slowly
Sleep patterns: difficulty sleeping or excessive sleeping
Physical well being: digestive problems, loss of energy, weight loss or gain, or changes in appetite