Therefore, suicidal thoughts are common. The depressed person is overly sensitive to what others say and do. He may misinterpret actions and comments in a negative way and become irritable because of those mistaken perceptions. The person cries often. The depressed person has difficulty handling his feelings.
Anger is especially difficult since it can be misdirected toward self and others.
A sense of worthlessness and lack of knowing how to deal with a situation produces anger at oneself. This can be directed outward at others. There is usually an underlying feeling of guilt that may be real or imagined. Frequently he feels overly responsible for other people's feelings. Often depression leads to a dependency state upon other people.