Depression Symptoms In Women

Depression is a serious and persistent mood disorder. Women more than men struggle with depression at some point of time in their lives. Women have to cope up with a plenty of issues like menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and menopause, each of which can give rise to severe depression. A woman can experience depression at any age; however, it is most common in women in the age group of 25 and 44. A woman’s body constantly sees hormonal changes that leads to mild mood swings and mood changes. Some of the most common symptoms of depression include diminished interest in daily activities, weight loss or weight gain, insomnia or hypersomnia (oversleeping), fatigue, feeling of guilt and recurring thoughts of death or suicide. Depression in women if left unchecked can lead to multiple complications. Surf through the sections that follow to learn about the most common symptoms of depression in women. 

Depression Signs In Women

• Some women also show symptoms such as loss of interest in activities including sex.
• Decreased energy and fatigue are also common depression symptoms in women.
• Unrelenting physical symptoms such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain that do not respond to treatment are also commonly noticed in women suffering from depression.
• Women suffering from chronic depression may tend to have suicidal thoughts and thoughts of death.

• Intense and persistent feeling of sadness.
• Neglecting personal hygiene is yet another symptom of depression in women.
• Women suffering from bipolar depression usually lack interest in daily activities and they have the increased need for sleep.
• Women suffering from bipolar depression are always anxious and exhibit symptoms of anxiety.
• Some women may also cry uncontrollably for no obvious reason.

• One of the most common symptoms of this type of depression is psychosis (a condition in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted).
• The patient usually stays in a highly agitated state.
• Insomnia is also noticed in such cases.
• Diminished thinking capacity and lack of interest in everyday activities can be noticed in women suffering from psychotic depression.
• Mild symptoms include constipation and fatigue.

• Anxiety
• Changes in appetite
• Changes in sleep habits not caused by caring for the new baby
• Difficulty concentrating / making decisions
• Fatigue or exhaustion
• Feeling guilty of worthless (especially when thinking of motherhood)
• Recurring thoughts of death, suicide or self-harm
• Restlessness, agitation, or irritability
• Symptoms of the baby blues that persist or worsen over time.
• Being incapable of caring for herself or her baby.

• Feeling overwhelmed
• Insomnia
• Irritability
• Mood swings.
• Tearfulness and sudden fits of crying

• Feelings of guilt
• Worthlessness
• Helplessness
• Hopelessness
• Pessimism
• Sleeping too much or too little
• Early-morning awakening
• Poor appetite and/or weight loss
• Overeating and weight gain