The symptoms of depression mainly include the following aspects:

1. Low mood: often manifested as frowning, upset, low self-evaluation, self-blame or guilt Feelings of pessimism and disappointment about the future, repeated thoughts of death or suicide or self-harm, and low mood that is heavy day and light at night.

2. Slow thinking: slow thinking, difficulty in association, decreased ability to consciously think, slow response to stimuli, difficulty concentrating, and memory loss.

3. Reduction and slowness of speech and movement: less speech, low voice, often sitting alone and not interacting with others, loss of hobbies and fun in life, loss of energy, fatigue, slow movement when walking, and severe symptoms. It reaches the level of depressive stupor without eating, drinking, talking or moving.

4. In addition, physical symptoms such as nausea, palpitations, chest tightness, and sweating may also occur during a depressive episode. Male patients may experience impotence, while female patients may experience loss of sex appeal or amenorrhea. At the same time, there may also be symptoms such as insomnia, early awakening or excessive sleep, decreased appetite, and significant weight loss.