Description of Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Depression has been aptly described as a “a disturbance in mood, thought, and body characterized by varying degrees of sadness, disappointment, loneliness, hopelessness, self-doubt, and guilt” . Its symptoms are categorized according to manifested changes in feelings, in behavior, as well as disclosing physical complaints. For instance, changes in feelings include: crying, displeasure, hopelessness, guilt, indifference, and pessimism. In terms of changes in behavior, the exemplified symptoms include: withdrawal, negligence, irritability, dissatisfaction, forgetfulness, confusion, inability to adapt to changes, as well as exhibiting suicidal tendencies. Finally, symptoms of physical complaints include: excessive fatigue, lack of strength or energy, insomnia, loss of ...
