The list of symptoms is cold, spare and clinical.
Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, making decisions. Fatigue and decreased energy. Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and/or helplessness. Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness or excessive sleeping. Irritability and restlessness. Loss of interest in activities or hobbies you once enjoyed. Overeating or appetite loss. Aches and pains. Sadness. Anxiety. “Empty” feelings.
But the list of symptoms for clinical depression leaves out one thing: the anger. Continue reading