It can have several predominant symptoms, with physiological ones such as weight loss, early awakening, decreased sexual desire or fatigue being common, as well as psychological ones such as sadness, feelings of guilt, irritability, the inability to enjoy things. things and hopelessness.
Depressive state that lasts 2 or more years, which affects the person's well-being and social functioning, but does not meet all the criteria for depression.
Alternation of depressive and manic episodes. During manic or euphoric episodes, the person has feelings of grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, talks more than usual, tends to put pressure on others, goes from one thing to another, is easily distracted, increases anxiety. activity in general and makes risky or crazy decisions.
Luís Maestre i Funtané. Tots els Drets Reservats. Elaborat per Sytel Media