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Depression
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Prolonged sadness; unexplained crying
spells
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Significant changes in appetite and sleep
patterns, unexplained aches and pains
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Irritability, anger, agitation, anxiety
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Pessimism, indifference, worry
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Loss of energy, persistent exhaustion
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Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or
hopelessness; social withdrawal
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Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness
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Inability to take pleasure in former
interests
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Excessive consumption of alcohol or use of
chemical substances
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Recurring thoughts of death or suicide
(This symptom alone indicates the person should see a doctor - regardless
of any other symptoms.)
Mania
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Increased physical and mental activity
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Exaggerated optimism and self-confidence
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Grandiose thoughts, inflated sense of
self-importance; increased energy
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Excessive irritability, aggresive behavior
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Decreased need for sleep without feeling
tired
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Racing speech, racing thoughts
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Reckless behavior such as spending sprees,
impulsive decisions, erratic driving and sexual indiscretions;
impulsiveness, poor judgment
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In severe cases, delusions and
hallucinations
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Denial that anything is wrong
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