Coping & Dealing With Depression Depression is a commonly misdiagnosed or under-diagnosed condition, it may manifest itself by means of physical or emotional symptoms. According to the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control, common symptoms for depression include: Change in eating or sleeping behaviors that persist for more than one week. Lack of motivation. Hyper-reaction to life experiences. Changes to...... Similar Editorial : Coping with Your Abuser by Sam Vaknin. | Source : Bipolar And Manic Depression