Which of the following is a classical symptom of depression:-: (A) Early morning insomnia, (B) Weight loss, (C) Guilt, (D) Decreased appetite
Answer is A. Symptoms of depression(SIGECAPSS) Sadness of mood Interest loss Guilt Energy loss Concentration loss Appetite loss Psychomotor agitation Suicidal thoughts Sleep disturbance - early morning insomnia is specific for depression - waking time shift up to 2 hours before -reduce latency of REM Sleep