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1. Shard Calculation

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Calculated Shard: 75 (from laksa021)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa075.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/symptoms/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/symptoms/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/symptoms\/","crawl_time":1776113102,"first_indexed_time":1689095976,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"uk,nhs,www!\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/symptoms\/ s443","src_root_hash":"11359509702434384875","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Symptoms - Depression in adults - NHS","meta_descriptions":["Read about the symptoms of depression in adults, which can be mild, moderate or severe. Symptoms can also be classed as psychological, physical and social."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The symptoms of depression can be complex and vary widely between people. If you're depressed, you may feel sad, hopeless and lose interest in things you used to enjoy.\nThe symptoms persist for weeks or months and are bad enough to interfere with your work, social life and family life.\nThere are many other symptoms of depression and you're unlikely to have all of those listed on this page.\nPsychological symptoms\nThe psychological symptoms of depression include:\ncontinuous low mood or sadness\nfeeling hopeless and helpless\nhaving low self-esteem\nfeeling tearful\nfeeling guilt-ridden\nfeeling irritable and intolerant of others\nhaving no motivation or interest in things\nfinding it difficult to make decisions\nnot getting any enjoyment out of life\nfeeling\nanxious or worried\nhaving \nsuicidal thoughts\nor thoughts of \nharming yourself\nPhysical symptoms\nThe physical symptoms of depression include:\nmoving or speaking more slowly than usual\nchanges in appetite or weight (usually decreased, but sometimes increased)\nconstipation\nunexplained aches and pains\nlack of energy\nlow sex drive (\nloss of libido\n)\ndisturbed sleep – for example, finding it difficult to fall asleep at night or waking up very early in the morning\nSocial symptoms\nThe social symptoms of depression include:\navoiding contact with friends and taking part in fewer social activities\nneglecting your hobbies and interests\nhaving difficulties in your home, work or family life\nSeverities of depression\nDepression can often come on gradually, so it can be difficult to notice something is wrong. Many people try to cope with their symptoms without realising they're unwell. It can sometimes take a friend or family member to suggest something is wrong.\nDoctors describe depression in adults as either less severe (mild) or more severe (moderate or severe), based on:\nthe symptoms, including how often you get symptoms and how bad they are\nhow long depression lasts\nthe impact on your daily life\nA few people with severe depression may have\nsymptoms of psychosis\n.\nYou'll usually be asked to answer a set of questions to help doctors assess how severe your condition is.\nGrief and depression\nIt can be difficult to distinguish between grief and depression. They share many of the same characteristics, but there are important differences between them.\nGrief is an entirely natural response to a loss, while depression is an illness.\nPeople who are grieving may have symptoms of depression, but they usually improve with time. For some people, bereavement can lead to depression.\nIf you're grieving it's normal to have feelings of sadness. Some other symptoms of depression are rare with grief and bereavement, such as having suicidal thoughts, symptoms of psychosis and feeling hopeless or guilt-ridden.\nRead more about coping with grief after bereavement or loss\nOther types of depression\nThere are different types of depression, and some conditions where depression may be one of the symptoms. These include:\npostnatal depression\n – sometimes new mothers, fathers or partners develop depression after they have a baby; this is known as postnatal depression and it's treated in a similar way to other types of depression, with talking therapies and antidepressant medicines\nbipolar disorder\n – also known as \"manic depression\", in bipolar disorder there are spells of both depression and excessively high mood (mania); the depression symptoms are similar to depression, but the bouts of mania can include harmful behaviour, such as gambling, going on spending sprees and having unsafe sex\nseasonal affective disorder (SAD)\n – also known as \"winter depression\", SAD is a type of depression with a seasonal pattern usually related to winter\npremenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) – a severe type of\npremenstrual syndrome (PMS)\nwhere you have symptoms including feelings of depression and anxiety in the weeks before your period\nRead more about diagnosing depression\nWhen to seek help\nSee a GP if you experience symptoms of depression for most of the day, every day, for more than 2 weeks.\nA low mood may improve after a short time.\nRead more about low mood, sadness and depression","attrs_markdown":"\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/symptoms\/#maincontent)\n\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- Browse More\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n2. [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n3. [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n4. [Mental health conditions](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/)\n5. [Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/)\n\n[Back to Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/)\n\n# Symptoms - Depression in adults\n**The symptoms of depression can be complex and vary widely between people. If you're depressed, you may feel sad, hopeless and lose interest in things you used to enjoy.**\n\nThe symptoms persist for weeks or months and are bad enough to interfere with your work, social life and family life.\n\nThere are many other symptoms of depression and you're unlikely to have all of those listed on this page.\n\n## Psychological symptoms\nThe psychological symptoms of depression include:\n\n- continuous low mood or sadness\n- feeling hopeless and helpless\n- having low self-esteem\n- feeling tearful\n- feeling guilt-ridden\n- feeling irritable and intolerant of others\n- having no motivation or interest in things\n- finding it difficult to make decisions\n- not getting any enjoyment out of life\n- feeling [anxious or worried](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/feelings-and-symptoms\/anxiety-fear-panic\/)\n- having [suicidal thoughts](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/behaviours\/help-for-suicidal-thoughts\/) or thoughts of [harming yourself](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/behaviours\/self-harm\/getting-help\/)\n\n## Physical symptoms\nThe physical symptoms of depression include:\n\n- moving or speaking more slowly than usual\n- changes in appetite or weight (usually decreased, but sometimes increased)\n- [constipation](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/constipation\/)\n- unexplained aches and pains\n- lack of energy\n- low sex drive ([loss of libido](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/symptoms\/loss-of-libido\/))\n- disturbed sleep – for example, finding it difficult to fall asleep at night or waking up very early in the morning\n\n## Social symptoms\nThe social symptoms of depression include:\n\n- avoiding contact with friends and taking part in fewer social activities\n- neglecting your hobbies and interests\n- having difficulties in your home, work or family life\n\n## Severities of depression\nDepression can often come on gradually, so it can be difficult to notice something is wrong. Many people try to cope with their symptoms without realising they're unwell. It can sometimes take a friend or family member to suggest something is wrong.\n\nDoctors describe depression in adults as either less severe (mild) or more severe (moderate or severe), based on:\n\n- the symptoms, including how often you get symptoms and how bad they are\n- how long depression lasts\n- the impact on your daily life\n\nA few people with severe depression may have [symptoms of psychosis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/psychosis\/symptoms\/).\n\nYou'll usually be asked to answer a set of questions to help doctors assess how severe your condition is.\n\n## Grief and depression\nIt can be difficult to distinguish between grief and depression. They share many of the same characteristics, but there are important differences between them.\n\nGrief is an entirely natural response to a loss, while depression is an illness.\n\nPeople who are grieving may have symptoms of depression, but they usually improve with time. For some people, bereavement can lead to depression.\n\nIf you're grieving it's normal to have feelings of sadness. Some other symptoms of depression are rare with grief and bereavement, such as having suicidal thoughts, symptoms of psychosis and feeling hopeless or guilt-ridden.\n\n[Read more about coping with grief after bereavement or loss](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/feelings-and-symptoms\/grief-bereavement-loss\/)\n\n## Other types of depression\nThere are different types of depression, and some conditions where depression may be one of the symptoms. These include:\n\n- [postnatal depression](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/postnatal-depression\/) – sometimes new mothers, fathers or partners develop depression after they have a baby; this is known as postnatal depression and it's treated in a similar way to other types of depression, with talking therapies and antidepressant medicines\n- [bipolar disorder](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/bipolar-disorder\/) – also known as \"manic depression\", in bipolar disorder there are spells of both depression and excessively high mood (mania); the depression symptoms are similar to depression, but the bouts of mania can include harmful behaviour, such as gambling, going on spending sprees and having unsafe sex\n- [seasonal affective disorder (SAD)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad\/) – also known as \"winter depression\", SAD is a type of depression with a seasonal pattern usually related to winter\n- premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) – a severe type of [premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/pre-menstrual-syndrome\/) where you have symptoms including feelings of depression and anxiety in the weeks before your period\n\n[Read more about diagnosing depression](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/diagnosis\/)\n\n## When to seek help\nSee a GP if you experience symptoms of depression for most of the day, every day, for more than 2 weeks.\n\nA low mood may improve after a short time.\n\n[Read more about low mood, sadness and depression](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/feelings-and-symptoms\/low-mood-sadness-depression\/)\n\n## More in [Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/)\n- [Overview - Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/overview\/)\n- Symptoms - Depression in adults\n- [Causes - Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/causes\/)\n- [Diagnosis - Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/diagnosis\/)\n- [Treatment - Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/treatment\/)\n- [Living with - Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/living-with\/)\n- [Support groups - Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/support-groups\/)\n\nPage last reviewed: 5 July 2023   \n Next review due: 5 July 2026\n\n## Support links\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [COVID-19](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/covid-19\/)\n\n- [NHS App](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-app\/)\n- [Find my NHS number](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/find-nhs-number\/)\n- [View your GP health record](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/gps\/view-your-gp-health-record\/)\n- [View your test results](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/view-your-test-results\/)\n- [About the NHS](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/about-the-nhs\/)\n- [Healthcare abroad](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/healthcare-abroad\/)\n\n- [Other NHS websites](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-sites\/)\n- [Profile editor login](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/profile-editor-login\/)\n\n- [About us](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/about-us\/)\n- [Report an issue with the NHS website](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/report-an-issue-with-the-nhs-website)\n- [Accessibility statement](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/accessibility-statement\/)\n- [Our policies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/)\n- [Cookies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/choose-your-cookie-settings\/)\n\n© Crown copyright","attrs_readable_markdown":"**The symptoms of depression can be complex and vary widely between people. If you're depressed, you may feel sad, hopeless and lose interest in things you used to enjoy.**\n\nThe symptoms persist for weeks or months and are bad enough to interfere with your work, social life and family life.\n\nThere are many other symptoms of depression and you're unlikely to have all of those listed on this page.\n\n## Psychological symptoms\nThe psychological symptoms of depression include:\n\n- continuous low mood or sadness\n- feeling hopeless and helpless\n- having low self-esteem\n- feeling tearful\n- feeling guilt-ridden\n- feeling irritable and intolerant of others\n- having no motivation or interest in things\n- finding it difficult to make decisions\n- not getting any enjoyment out of life\n- feeling [anxious or worried](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/feelings-and-symptoms\/anxiety-fear-panic\/)\n- having [suicidal thoughts](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/behaviours\/help-for-suicidal-thoughts\/) or thoughts of [harming yourself](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/behaviours\/self-harm\/getting-help\/)\n\n## Physical symptoms\nThe physical symptoms of depression include:\n\n- moving or speaking more slowly than usual\n- changes in appetite or weight (usually decreased, but sometimes increased)\n- [constipation](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/constipation\/)\n- unexplained aches and pains\n- lack of energy\n- low sex drive ([loss of libido](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/symptoms\/loss-of-libido\/))\n- disturbed sleep – for example, finding it difficult to fall asleep at night or waking up very early in the morning\n\n## Social symptoms\nThe social symptoms of depression include:\n\n- avoiding contact with friends and taking part in fewer social activities\n- neglecting your hobbies and interests\n- having difficulties in your home, work or family life\n\n## Severities of depression\nDepression can often come on gradually, so it can be difficult to notice something is wrong. Many people try to cope with their symptoms without realising they're unwell. It can sometimes take a friend or family member to suggest something is wrong.\n\nDoctors describe depression in adults as either less severe (mild) or more severe (moderate or severe), based on:\n\n- the symptoms, including how often you get symptoms and how bad they are\n- how long depression lasts\n- the impact on your daily life\n\nA few people with severe depression may have [symptoms of psychosis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/psychosis\/symptoms\/).\n\nYou'll usually be asked to answer a set of questions to help doctors assess how severe your condition is.\n\n## Grief and depression\nIt can be difficult to distinguish between grief and depression. They share many of the same characteristics, but there are important differences between them.\n\nGrief is an entirely natural response to a loss, while depression is an illness.\n\nPeople who are grieving may have symptoms of depression, but they usually improve with time. For some people, bereavement can lead to depression.\n\nIf you're grieving it's normal to have feelings of sadness. Some other symptoms of depression are rare with grief and bereavement, such as having suicidal thoughts, symptoms of psychosis and feeling hopeless or guilt-ridden.\n\n[Read more about coping with grief after bereavement or loss](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/feelings-and-symptoms\/grief-bereavement-loss\/)\n\n## Other types of depression\nThere are different types of depression, and some conditions where depression may be one of the symptoms. These include:\n\n- [postnatal depression](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/postnatal-depression\/) – sometimes new mothers, fathers or partners develop depression after they have a baby; this is known as postnatal depression and it's treated in a similar way to other types of depression, with talking therapies and antidepressant medicines\n- [bipolar disorder](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/bipolar-disorder\/) – also known as \"manic depression\", in bipolar disorder there are spells of both depression and excessively high mood (mania); the depression symptoms are similar to depression, but the bouts of mania can include harmful behaviour, such as gambling, going on spending sprees and having unsafe sex\n- [seasonal affective disorder (SAD)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad\/) – also known as \"winter depression\", SAD is a type of depression with a seasonal pattern usually related to winter\n- premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) – a severe type of [premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/pre-menstrual-syndrome\/) where you have symptoms including feelings of depression and anxiety in the weeks before your period\n\n[Read more about diagnosing depression](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/diagnosis\/)\n\n## When to seek help\nSee a GP if you experience symptoms of depression for most of the day, every day, for more than 2 weeks.\n\nA low mood may improve after a short time.\n\n[Read more about low mood, sadness and depression](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/feelings-and-symptoms\/low-mood-sadness-depression\/)","meta_canonical":null}

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URL	https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/symptoms/
Last Crawled	2026-04-13 20:45:02 (18 hours ago)
First Indexed	2023-07-11 17:19:36 (2 years ago)
HTTP Status Code	200
Meta Title	Symptoms - Depression in adults - NHS
Meta Description	Read about the symptoms of depression in adults, which can be mild, moderate or severe. Symptoms can also be classed as psychological, physical and social.
Meta Canonical	null
Boilerpipe Text	The symptoms of depression can be complex and vary widely between people. If you're depressed, you may feel sad, hopeless and lose interest in things you used to enjoy. The symptoms persist for weeks or months and are bad enough to interfere with your work, social life and family life. There are many other symptoms of depression and you're unlikely to have all of those listed on this page. Psychological symptoms The psychological symptoms of depression include: continuous low mood or sadness feeling hopeless and helpless having low self-esteem feeling tearful feeling guilt-ridden feeling irritable and intolerant of others having no motivation or interest in things finding it difficult to make decisions not getting any enjoyment out of life feeling anxious or worried having suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming yourself Physical symptoms The physical symptoms of depression include: moving or speaking more slowly than usual changes in appetite or weight (usually decreased, but sometimes increased) constipation unexplained aches and pains lack of energy low sex drive ( loss of libido ) disturbed sleep – for example, finding it difficult to fall asleep at night or waking up very early in the morning Social symptoms The social symptoms of depression include: avoiding contact with friends and taking part in fewer social activities neglecting your hobbies and interests having difficulties in your home, work or family life Severities of depression Depression can often come on gradually, so it can be difficult to notice something is wrong. Many people try to cope with their symptoms without realising they're unwell. It can sometimes take a friend or family member to suggest something is wrong. Doctors describe depression in adults as either less severe (mild) or more severe (moderate or severe), based on: the symptoms, including how often you get symptoms and how bad they are how long depression lasts the impact on your daily life A few people with severe depression may have symptoms of psychosis . You'll usually be asked to answer a set of questions to help doctors assess how severe your condition is. Grief and depression It can be difficult to distinguish between grief and depression. They share many of the same characteristics, but there are important differences between them. Grief is an entirely natural response to a loss, while depression is an illness. People who are grieving may have symptoms of depression, but they usually improve with time. For some people, bereavement can lead to depression. If you're grieving it's normal to have feelings of sadness. Some other symptoms of depression are rare with grief and bereavement, such as having suicidal thoughts, symptoms of psychosis and feeling hopeless or guilt-ridden. Read more about coping with grief after bereavement or loss Other types of depression There are different types of depression, and some conditions where depression may be one of the symptoms. These include: postnatal depression – sometimes new mothers, fathers or partners develop depression after they have a baby; this is known as postnatal depression and it's treated in a similar way to other types of depression, with talking therapies and antidepressant medicines bipolar disorder – also known as "manic depression", in bipolar disorder there are spells of both depression and excessively high mood (mania); the depression symptoms are similar to depression, but the bouts of mania can include harmful behaviour, such as gambling, going on spending sprees and having unsafe sex seasonal affective disorder (SAD) – also known as "winter depression", SAD is a type of depression with a seasonal pattern usually related to winter premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) – a severe type of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) where you have symptoms including feelings of depression and anxiety in the weeks before your period Read more about diagnosing depression When to seek help See a GP if you experience symptoms of depression for most of the day, every day, for more than 2 weeks. A low mood may improve after a short time. Read more about low mood, sadness and depression
Markdown	[Skip to main content](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/symptoms/#maincontent) - [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) - [NHS services](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/) - [Healthy living](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/) - [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) - [Care and support](https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/) - [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) - Browse More 1. [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) 2. [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) 3. [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) 4. [Mental health conditions](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/) 5. [Depression in adults](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/) [Back to Depression in adults](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/) # Symptoms - Depression in adults The symptoms of depression can be complex and vary widely between people. If you're depressed, you may feel sad, hopeless and lose interest in things you used to enjoy. The symptoms persist for weeks or months and are bad enough to interfere with your work, social life and family life. There are many other symptoms of depression and you're unlikely to have all of those listed on this page. ## Psychological symptoms The psychological symptoms of depression include: - continuous low mood or sadness - feeling hopeless and helpless - having low self-esteem - feeling tearful - feeling guilt-ridden - feeling irritable and intolerant of others - having no motivation or interest in things - finding it difficult to make decisions - not getting any enjoyment out of life - feeling [anxious or worried](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/anxiety-fear-panic/) - having [suicidal thoughts](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/) or thoughts of [harming yourself](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/self-harm/getting-help/) ## Physical symptoms The physical symptoms of depression include: - moving or speaking more slowly than usual - changes in appetite or weight (usually decreased, but sometimes increased) - [constipation](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/constipation/) - unexplained aches and pains - lack of energy - low sex drive ([loss of libido](https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/loss-of-libido/)) - disturbed sleep – for example, finding it difficult to fall asleep at night or waking up very early in the morning ## Social symptoms The social symptoms of depression include: - avoiding contact with friends and taking part in fewer social activities - neglecting your hobbies and interests - having difficulties in your home, work or family life ## Severities of depression Depression can often come on gradually, so it can be difficult to notice something is wrong. Many people try to cope with their symptoms without realising they're unwell. It can sometimes take a friend or family member to suggest something is wrong. Doctors describe depression in adults as either less severe (mild) or more severe (moderate or severe), based on: - the symptoms, including how often you get symptoms and how bad they are - how long depression lasts - the impact on your daily life A few people with severe depression may have [symptoms of psychosis](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/symptoms/). You'll usually be asked to answer a set of questions to help doctors assess how severe your condition is. ## Grief and depression It can be difficult to distinguish between grief and depression. They share many of the same characteristics, but there are important differences between them. Grief is an entirely natural response to a loss, while depression is an illness. People who are grieving may have symptoms of depression, but they usually improve with time. For some people, bereavement can lead to depression. If you're grieving it's normal to have feelings of sadness. Some other symptoms of depression are rare with grief and bereavement, such as having suicidal thoughts, symptoms of psychosis and feeling hopeless or guilt-ridden. [Read more about coping with grief after bereavement or loss](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/) ## Other types of depression There are different types of depression, and some conditions where depression may be one of the symptoms. These include: - [postnatal depression](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/postnatal-depression/) – sometimes new mothers, fathers or partners develop depression after they have a baby; this is known as postnatal depression and it's treated in a similar way to other types of depression, with talking therapies and antidepressant medicines - [bipolar disorder](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/bipolar-disorder/) – also known as "manic depression", in bipolar disorder there are spells of both depression and excessively high mood (mania); the depression symptoms are similar to depression, but the bouts of mania can include harmful behaviour, such as gambling, going on spending sprees and having unsafe sex - [seasonal affective disorder (SAD)](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/) – also known as "winter depression", SAD is a type of depression with a seasonal pattern usually related to winter - premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) – a severe type of [premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pre-menstrual-syndrome/) where you have symptoms including feelings of depression and anxiety in the weeks before your period [Read more about diagnosing depression](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/diagnosis/) ## When to seek help See a GP if you experience symptoms of depression for most of the day, every day, for more than 2 weeks. A low mood may improve after a short time. [Read more about low mood, sadness and depression](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/low-mood-sadness-depression/) ## More in [Depression in adults](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/) - [Overview - Depression in adults](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/overview/) - Symptoms - Depression in adults - [Causes - Depression in adults](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/causes/) - [Diagnosis - Depression in adults](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/diagnosis/) - [Treatment - Depression in adults](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/treatment/) - [Living with - Depression in adults](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/living-with/) - [Support groups - Depression in adults](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/support-groups/) Page last reviewed: 5 July 2023 Next review due: 5 July 2026 ## Support links - [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) - [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) - [NHS services](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/) - [Healthy living](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/) - [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) - [Care and support](https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/) - [COVID-19](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/) - [NHS App](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/) - [Find my NHS number](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/find-nhs-number/) - [View your GP health record](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/view-your-gp-health-record/) - [View your test results](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/view-your-test-results/) - [About the NHS](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/) - [Healthcare abroad](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/) - [Other NHS websites](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-sites/) - [Profile editor login](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/profile-editor-login/) - [About us](https://www.nhs.uk/about-us/) - [Report an issue with the NHS website](https://www.nhs.uk/report-an-issue-with-the-nhs-website) - [Accessibility statement](https://www.nhs.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Our policies](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/) - [Cookies](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/choose-your-cookie-settings/) © Crown copyright
Readable Markdown	The symptoms of depression can be complex and vary widely between people. If you're depressed, you may feel sad, hopeless and lose interest in things you used to enjoy. The symptoms persist for weeks or months and are bad enough to interfere with your work, social life and family life. There are many other symptoms of depression and you're unlikely to have all of those listed on this page. ## Psychological symptoms The psychological symptoms of depression include: - continuous low mood or sadness - feeling hopeless and helpless - having low self-esteem - feeling tearful - feeling guilt-ridden - feeling irritable and intolerant of others - having no motivation or interest in things - finding it difficult to make decisions - not getting any enjoyment out of life - feeling [anxious or worried](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/anxiety-fear-panic/) - having [suicidal thoughts](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/) or thoughts of [harming yourself](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/self-harm/getting-help/) ## Physical symptoms The physical symptoms of depression include: - moving or speaking more slowly than usual - changes in appetite or weight (usually decreased, but sometimes increased) - [constipation](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/constipation/) - unexplained aches and pains - lack of energy - low sex drive ([loss of libido](https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/loss-of-libido/)) - disturbed sleep – for example, finding it difficult to fall asleep at night or waking up very early in the morning ## Social symptoms The social symptoms of depression include: - avoiding contact with friends and taking part in fewer social activities - neglecting your hobbies and interests - having difficulties in your home, work or family life ## Severities of depression Depression can often come on gradually, so it can be difficult to notice something is wrong. Many people try to cope with their symptoms without realising they're unwell. It can sometimes take a friend or family member to suggest something is wrong. Doctors describe depression in adults as either less severe (mild) or more severe (moderate or severe), based on: - the symptoms, including how often you get symptoms and how bad they are - how long depression lasts - the impact on your daily life A few people with severe depression may have [symptoms of psychosis](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/symptoms/). You'll usually be asked to answer a set of questions to help doctors assess how severe your condition is. ## Grief and depression It can be difficult to distinguish between grief and depression. They share many of the same characteristics, but there are important differences between them. Grief is an entirely natural response to a loss, while depression is an illness. People who are grieving may have symptoms of depression, but they usually improve with time. For some people, bereavement can lead to depression. If you're grieving it's normal to have feelings of sadness. Some other symptoms of depression are rare with grief and bereavement, such as having suicidal thoughts, symptoms of psychosis and feeling hopeless or guilt-ridden. [Read more about coping with grief after bereavement or loss](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/) ## Other types of depression There are different types of depression, and some conditions where depression may be one of the symptoms. These include: - [postnatal depression](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/postnatal-depression/) – sometimes new mothers, fathers or partners develop depression after they have a baby; this is known as postnatal depression and it's treated in a similar way to other types of depression, with talking therapies and antidepressant medicines - [bipolar disorder](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/bipolar-disorder/) – also known as "manic depression", in bipolar disorder there are spells of both depression and excessively high mood (mania); the depression symptoms are similar to depression, but the bouts of mania can include harmful behaviour, such as gambling, going on spending sprees and having unsafe sex - [seasonal affective disorder (SAD)](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/) – also known as "winter depression", SAD is a type of depression with a seasonal pattern usually related to winter - premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) – a severe type of [premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pre-menstrual-syndrome/) where you have symptoms including feelings of depression and anxiety in the weeks before your period [Read more about diagnosing depression](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/diagnosis/) ## When to seek help See a GP if you experience symptoms of depression for most of the day, every day, for more than 2 weeks. A low mood may improve after a short time. [Read more about low mood, sadness and depression](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/low-mood-sadness-depression/)
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