DEPRESSION ASSOCIATED WITH GRIEF AND LOSS
Grief affects people differently. Some people cry a lot and feel sad. Others seem angry, irritable, or anxious. For others, grief issues come out over time by symptoms such as a lack of energy, muscle aches, headaches. Take a minute to think about how you have felt over the past six months. Which of these statements describe you?
- I feel sad or down most of the time.
- I've lost interest in the activities I used to enjoy.
- I feel tired almost every day.
- I have problems sleeping. I'm either sleeping too much or staying awake at night.
- My appetite has changed. I'm not eating enough, or I'm eating too much.
- I have trouble concentrating.
- My friends say I'm acting different. I'm either anxious and restless or lethargic.
- I feel worthless or hopeless.
- I'm having frequent headaches, stomach problems, muscle pain, or back problems.
- I find myself thinking a lot about dying.