Warning signs of low-grade depression to be aware of

Low-grade depression is feeling down or sad persistently during your daily life. It’s the feeling of chronic sadness and feeling low in both your mood and energy. It’s possible that you’ve felt this way for so long that you don’t even realize that you’re depressed.

Some of the warning signs you should look out for include:

• Overeating or poor appetite

• Tiredness or lack of energy

• Insomnia or hypersomnia (sleeping too much)

• Loss of interest in daily activities and withdrawing from others

• Low self-esteem

• Feelings of hopelessness

• Difficulty concentrating

• Irritability and anger

Other signs include poor memory, a loss of libido or simply not finding the things you once liked enjoyable.

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