11Retardation or Psychomotor Agitation
Lethargy, restlessness, or agitation that interfere with your daily behavior, routine, or appearance is a go-to symptom of a major depressive disorder. These symptoms become noticeable in speech, body movement, and reaction time, and often observed by friends, families, colleagues, and others.
You become agitated or restless without any tangible reason. Things such as pacing, excessive worrying, difficulty in sitting down, or hand-wringing could be significant symptoms of depression.[11]
