Down in the dumps. Each of us has his own way of describing a depressed mood . Depression may mean something different for each individual, but there are numerous signs that suggest a person has a problem with depression. First, there are behavioral signs .
Depressed individuals begin to withdraw from their friends and activities.
Daily activities become difficult, sometimes impossible. They may begin to neglect their appearance, they may cry frequently, sometimes for no reason. They feel tired much of the time, and may start spending a large part of the day in bed. Also noticeable are changes in internal feelings . The person feels sad, gloomy, apathetic.