Depression Test
My mood tends to be low and I often feel unhappy.
I'm not as interested in spending time with others as I once was.
Beginning new tasks or projects requires significant effort from me.
Activities that used to bring me joy don't provide the same level of satisfaction anymore.
I experience headaches or back pain without any clear cause.
I find myself becoming impatient, frustrated, or angry more easily than before.
I feel isolated and believe others aren't particularly interested in me.
It seems like there's nothing in my future that excites or motivates me.
I sometimes cry uncontrollably and find it difficult to stop.
I struggle with falling asleep or I tend to oversleep regularly.
I view my life as having been unsuccessful or disappointing.
Concentrating on tasks I need to complete is challenging for me.
I tend to criticize myself harshly for my errors and shortcomings.
I feel physically and mentally sluggish, often lacking the energy to accomplish things.
I have difficulty completing books, movies, or television series I start.
I procrastinate on decisions more frequently than I did in the past.
When I'm feeling low, support from friends and family doesn't seem to lift my spirits.
I sometimes think others would be better off if I weren't around.
My eating habits have changed significantly, affecting my weight through reduced or increased food intake.
My interest in sexual activity has decreased compared to how I used to feel.
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Things to Know
- A low mood, a lack of hope, and a negative outlook are all signs of clinical depression. A lot of people feel this way at some point, but for depressed people, these feelings are constant and make them feel tired, unmotivated, hungry, and worthless.
- Every year, more than 16 million adults in the US have at least one episode of major depression.
- Women are twice as likely as men to have clinical depression. It usually shows up in middle age, but more and more people of all ages, even kids, are being diagnosed with it. The average length of a first depressive episode is about four months.
- There is no one thing that causes depression. It can happen to anyone, even if they don't have a family history of it. It can happen after losing a job, losing a loved one, breaking up with someone, being alone for a long time, or for no clear reason at all.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy can often help people with mild depression without the use of drugs. It helps people change the wrong thoughts and beliefs that can cause depression.
Make a change now
- Keep up your good habits. A regular sleep schedule is especially important when you're feeling down because it helps all of the body's systems.
- Stay in touch. Socializing is a proven way to lower stress and feelings of sadness, even when you don't feel like it.
- Think about therapy: If you're worried about how well you can bounce back from feeling down or keep a positive attitude, a professional could help.
