The most recognized symptoms of Sickness Syndrome depression are a profound feeling of sadness, hopelessness, inability to experience joy or emptiness. You may be surprised to learn that people experiencing these symptoms also experience physical symptoms. The physical symptoms include difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, difficulty concentrating, challenges with weight gain, particularly around the midsection, and fatigue. If you've been experiencing some combination of the following emotional or physical symptoms for more than two weeks, and you have experienced or do experience a significant amount of stress that clearly interferes with your life, take the Sickness Syndrome depression Inflammation in the Brain and Depression Assessment and discuss the results of the assessment with a healthcare professional who understands the condition and can offer you a Natural Treatment for Anxiety and a Natural Treatment for Depression:

Emotional

• Sadness throughout the day, nearly every day
• Loss of interest in or enjoyment of your favorite activities
• Feelings of emptiness or hopelessness
• Feeling stressed, nervous, or overwhelmed
• Trouble concentrating or making decisions
• Feelings of worthlessness
• Excessive or inappropriate feelings of guilt
• Irritability or restlessness
• Thoughts of death or suicide

Physical

• Fatigue or lack of energy
• Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
• Wake up feeling tired
• Change in appetite or weight
• Aches and pains
• More sensitive to physical pain

This list of symptoms should not scare you. There is a Natural Treatment for Depression and a Natural Treatment for Anxiety and there are lifestyle guidelines available that can help ease or eliminate the emotional and physical symptoms of Sickness Syndrome depression.