by Steve
Here are some of the Symptoms of Depression
Insomnia, not being able to sleep or sleeping to much.
Crying often and uncontrollably.
Feelings of emptiness.
Loss of interest in usually enjoyable activities.
Difficulty in thinking clearly.
Feelings of guilt or unworthiness.
Loss of concentration.
Low self-esteem.
No desire to talk.
Continual fatigue.
sadness
Loss of appetite
Socially withdrawn
Weight loss
Persistent thoughts of death of suicide
Attempted suicide
The Never-Give-Up Spirit
People who are indifferent and apathetic about themselves give up and go under easily. You have to know what you want from life, what you want and what you do not want.
If you want to get on and, even more important, live a happy satisfying life, you require a definite goal at which to aim and you must want to get there.
We usually find that hard work and determination is behind the success stories in every field of endeavor. You need to be realistic about yourself to recognize exactly what is involved, and to know your strengths and weaknesses.
Some people give up because they have allowed themselves to indulge a pleasant fantasy wish-fulfillment regardless of what it implies in terms of actual perseverance and effort.
You need a definite goal and a plan. It helps to work out how to go about achieving your ambition, and to divide your progress into stages. In this way, it is possible to