Depression affects you in different aspects. It can make you feel irritated, angry, feel like life isn't worth living, give negative outlook to a lot of things. You won't enjoy things that once gave you happiness or purpose. You won't sleep well, either oversleeping, undersleeping(insomnia), or sleeping and waking several times at night. You might feel less inclined to socialize and feel like a burden.
If you feel these things, please seek help. If the depression leads to suicidal ideation/thinking/actions, please call a help hotline. They might not all work, but just know there is help.
Mood: anxiety, apathy, general discontent, guilt, hopelessness, loss of interest, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, mood swings, or sadness Sleep: early awakening, excess sleepiness, insomnia, or restless sleep Whole body: excessive hunger, fatigue, loss of appetite, or restlessness Behavioral: agitation, excessive crying, irritability, or social isolation Cognitive: lack of concentration, slowness in activity, or thoughts of suicide Weight: weight gain or weight loss Also common: poor appetite or repeatedly going over thoughts
1: Family members or significant others that reports and respond to interviews. 2: Members of the health care team. 3: Medical record information 4: The patient, through interview, observations, and physical examination & 5: Scientific literature.
Goals are steps towards managing tasks, goals motivate you to accomplish them, and having a goal gives you a clear sense of just how much exercise you need this balancing life and exercise.