Depression is not a joking matter. It leaves the victim feeling empty, guilty and anxious.
With such thoughts and mentality, it saps the one energy and can lead the person to do the unthinkable.
As of February 2018, it was stated by the World Bank that 22% of Nigerians suffer from depression. This means that at least one in ten persons is depressed.
So you realise why it is important to know the signs of depression so that you can spot it in yourself and others. This would help inform you on how and when to seek help.
Here are 6 tale-tell signs of depression in women:
1. Feeling of guilt, hopelessness and anxiety
Guilt and hopelessness are major signs of depression. Women may exhibit a heightened sense of guilt when depressed as they blame themselves for mistakes they have made.
They are also prone to anxiety and fear over the smallest things leading to paranoia. Anxiety interferes with a person’s peace of mind making them concerned about little things.
If you experience this for a longer period than two weeks, please seek professional help.
2. Changes in eating pattern
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