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Hello. My name is Leslie Moselle and I'm from Tampa, Florida. And, on behalf of Expert Village,
these are the signs of depression. For a doctor or other health professional to diagnose depression,
most of the following signs and symptoms must be present for at least two weeks. Self-Injury:
Some people who have difficulty talking about their feelings, may express their emotional
tension, physical discomfort, pain, and low self-esteem with self-destructive behaviors
such as cutting, self-abuse, self-harm and self-mutilation. Forms and severity of this
self-injury can vary, although the most commonly seen are cutting, burning and head-banging.
Other forms of self-destructive behavior include carving, scratching, branding, marking, biting,
bruising, and hitting. If you are injuring yourself or know someone who is, please seek
help immediately. This is obviously a sign of someone who is suffering from depression.