Am I Depressed?

Here are some indicators of depression. Please remember that this is for informational use only. We are not professionals of any kind, nor can we substitute for one. Depression is a serious illness and needs to be treated. If you feel you may be suffering from depression please seek professional help.



People who have major depressive disorder have a number of symptoms nearly every day, all day, for at least 2 weeks. These always include at least one of the following:

* Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy.

* Feeling sad, blue, or down in the dumps.

You may also have at least three of the following symptoms:

* Feeling slowed down or restless and unable to sit still.

* Feeling worthless or guilty.

* Increase or decrease in appetite or weight.

* Thoughts of death or suicide.

* Problems concentrating, thinking, remembering, or making decisions.

* Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much.

* Loss of energy or feeling tired all of the time.

With depression, there are often other physical or psychological symptoms, including:

* Headaches.

* Other aches and pains.

* Digestive problems.

* Sexual problems.

* Feeling pessimistic or hopeless.

* Being anxious or worried.

*** This was taken from: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute of Mental Health ***



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