Depression Checklist:
In this section, which will appear at the end of each chapter, I will try to look back on that period of my life as unemotionally and objectively as possible, and identify any early signs of mental illness. Here is my checklist, showing ten warning signs and symptoms of Depression for which I will be looking. They were taken from various websites devoted to Depression and other mental illnesses.
Warning sign #1… Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness;
Warning Sign #2… Loss of interest in daily activities;
Warning Sign #3…… Appetite or Weight changes;
Warning Sign #4…… Sleep changes; insomnia; oversleeping;
Warning Sign #5…… Anger or Irritability;
Warning Sign #6…… Loss of energy;
Warning Sign #7…… Self Loathing;
Warning Sign #8…… Reckless Behaviour;
Warning Sign #9…… Concentration problems; trouble focusing;
Warning Sign #10….. Unexplained Aches and Pains;