Signs & Symptoms of Agitated Depression

Financial and relationship problems can cause agitated depression. Agitated depression includes several forms. In psychotic depression, the person may see or hear things that do not exist. She may become easily agitated when having visual or auditory hallucinations. In non-psychotic depression, the person will feel agitated but will not hallucinate, Depression-Guide.com reports. In agitated depression, the person expresses she feels suicidal and wants to die. If the person continues with symptoms, she may need psychiatric help.

Hand Wringing

Handwringing can present itself as a sign of agitation. The person will wring his hands by rubbing them together. He will do it in an angry way. He may not talk or do anything else but wring his hands.

Pacing

While agitated, the person walks continually up and down a hall of her house pacing, MedlinePlus reports. Pacing, continual movement performed by walking, may suggest the person has this form of depression. The person may not notice this action but will find it difficult to sit down.

Yelling

The person may yell for no reason as a reaction to an everyday occurrence, explains Depression-Guide.com. Everything may seem bigger to him in relation to everyday problems. He may not feel he can handle any problems, and may yell about normal circumstance he feels unable to control.

Talking for Long Periods

Talking for long periods about one or more topics may indicate agitated depression, Depression-Guide.com reports. The person finds herself talking for hours and cannot stop. When people try to engage on the topic, she may get louder in her conversation with them. She will continually talk until exhausted.

Pulling on Clothing

Pulling on clothing occurs because of agitation, Depression-Guide.com reports. The person may pull on his clothing as he talks or sits, either while alone or with other people. He will continue to pull on his clothing until he either rips the clothing or becomes tired. The continual motion will finally cause exhaustion.

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Article reviewed by Contributing Writer Last updated on: Aug 16, 2010

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