When we are depressed we have the tendency to want to withdraw from something that is bothering us. We may be overcome with a feeling of aloneness or worthlessness. We might take the attitude of just not caring about anything anymore. Whatever it is, we do not want to face the reality of what has entered into our life, so we avoid facing the issue by suppressing or denying it.

The following are some symptoms that one may experience when depression sets in:

1. Allowing our emotions to control us.

2. Disappointment with self, with others, with God.

3. Failure to achieve personal goals or accomplish certain tasks.

4. Fear of being hurt by others.

5. Fear of losing control of life's affairs.

6. Fear of the unknown, the uncertainties of life.

7. Feeling independent of God and others.

8. Feelings of rejection.

9. Feelings of unworthiness.

10. Loneliness.

11. Pursuit of satisfaction and happiness in people or the things of this world.

12. Placing our expectations on others and being disappointed when they are not met.

13. Personal pride or self-degradation.

14. Stress and the lack of proper rest.

15. Unachieved ambitions.

16. Unresolved guilt and a condemning conscience.

17. Worry about what might happen.

18. Worry over not having the things we need or think we need.