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When someone is suffering from mild to moderate depression, they will feel low physically, mentally and emotionally. They experience feelings of hopelessness and persistent sadness and will often feel they are trapped in a vicious circle that they’re unable to escape from. Low energy, tearfulness, a lack of enthusiasm and low motivation are also common symptoms. On the whole, someone who is depressed will view the world negatively and only focus on the bad things in life, and this negative state of mind will be reflected in their body language.

The symptoms of mild to moderate depression are:

Inability to sleep

Sleeping too much

Tears and crying

Low mood

Loss of interest in things that you usually enjoy

Low sex drive

Feelings of pressure

Concentration and memory problems

Feeling muddled

Emotional tiredness and fatigue

Low energy

If you were to experience the feelings outlined above for more than two weeks then a doctor would almost certainly diagnose mild to moderate depression. With this type of depression, people are often not aware that they are suffering until it is pointed out to them. Do be aware, however, that sometimes such depression can come and go.

If you find it extremely difficult to function properly and your thoughts seem so completely dark that you are almost suicidal then you are suffering from a severe depression. In both cases – and particularly the latter – you should see a doctor.