how to figure out that you are depressed?
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There are many symptoms. tired all the time, unmotivated, you don't like to do anything you used to love. IE sex, outdor activities exc..You tend to sleep ALLOT..
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You are clinically depressed.  I have been there. While everyone feels down once in a while, and most people feel REALLY down for short periods, you are really down for what sounds like a week or so.  If it continues for another couple of weeks, get professional help.  Even if you are not depressive in general, you are clearly experiencing an episode of depression.  Left untreated, if it continues for many months, it can permanently alter your brain chemistry and TURN you into a depressive person.  This is where drugs can help especially; break a non-depressive person out of the cycle before it becomes permanent and then go off of them. \n\n\n\nIt doesn't have to make sense, it simply IS.  People who just say "cheer up" have not experience what this is like.  To a certain extent people can control moods, but true depression cannot be controlled (though you can control yuor environment so that the odds of getting into an episode are smaller.)\n\nCheck out this first link, then take the short little quiz at the second link,  and then get help if it suggests you should.  I think it will.\n\nhttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depression.cfm#intro\nhttp://www.med.nyu.edu/psych/screens/depres.html
64893
Just be true to yourself and you'll be fine.  If you ignore your feelings or fight your desire, THAT's when you'll be depressed.  Good luck.
124357
according to the National Institute for Mental Health, symptoms of depression include: \n-an "empty" feeling, ongoing sadness and anxiety.\n-fatigue, lack of energy\n-sleep problems, including difficulty getting to sleep, sleeping too much, wakin  up too early\n-eating more or less than you do usually\n-crying too much or too often\n-aches and pains that don't go away when treated\n-a hard time focusing, remembering or making decisions\n-feeling hopeless, guilty, helpless, worthless\n-irritability\n-thoughts of suicide or death, attempting suicide\nDON'T IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS; SEEK HELP
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There is no way to know for sure. I believe questioning your possible complacency with regards to well-being or happiness is a healthy thing to do. Try to be confident in how you feel, as long as you're not chopping people up to feel it. Ask people directly what how secure/content/happy you seem to be from their perspective.
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try to think one of the following:\n1) I am everything. No one is greater than me.\nOR\n2) I am nothing. Whatever happens it them happen in it's own way. I am not going to worry abt them. There is some One (unknown to you) takes of these.\n\nIf u feel one of the above there won't be any depression. U become lighter. All u see is just peace.
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Exercise.\n\nGet a hobby.\n\nCall a friend.\nIf you don't have any friends, talk to people more.\n\nWatch/read/do things that make you laugh or feel good.\n\nDo not sleep more than 7-8 hours.\n\nAnd last but not least, exercise.\n\nIf you feel overwhelmed or that you are unable to cope with your depression on your own, then by all means seek help. There is an abundance of help available with absolutely no excuses not to utilize them.
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That is a VERY strong sign of depression.  Talk to your doctor right away about getting on meds before it gets worse.  It could be hormonal or stress or any number of things.  Only a professional can properly give you the assessment you need.
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depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain and effects people in different ways, many who are suffering from depression arent completely aware of it, but those close to them might be. if you have drastically changed your habits, are tired or sleepless, crying, or angry, you may be suffering from depression however i strongly suggest you see a doctor as there are many types of depression that only a doctor can diagnose. you could be mildly depressed, suicidal, bipolar, etc. GO SEE A DOCTOR!!!! you cant just snap out of it, or wish it away, you need to be diagnosed and treated before it gets out of control. remember you can still function, laugh etc while depressed so dont put it off!!!!!
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I understand completly what you are going through.  Be sure to recognize symptoms of advanced depression and age-related depression.\n\nIf you have thoughts about suicide or if it is effecting your daily life dramatically you must seek help.\n\nDepression will not go away, there is a chemical balance.
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Look in the phone book under counseling, or something similar.  Most cities have free 24-hour services that can help you find someone to speak with.  That's if you feel you are overwhelmed with depression.  If it's minor depression, exercise.  Studies have shown that exercising can be just as effective as an anti-depressant for someone who is only moderately depressed.
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The signs and symptoms of clinical depression are:\n\nPersistent sad, anxious or "empty" mood \nChanges in sleep patterns \nReduced appetite and weight loss, or increased appetite and weight gain \nLoss of pleasure and interest in once-enjoyable activities, including sex \nRestlessness, irritability \nPersistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as chronic pain or digestive disorders \nDifficulty concentrating at work or at school, or difficulty remembering things or making decisions \nFatigue or loss of energy \nFeeling guilty, hopeless or worthless \nThoughts of suicide or death \nIf you experience five or more of these symptoms for two weeks or longer, you could have clinical depression. See a doctor or qualified mental health professional for help, right away.
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Little by little!\nWell, if you are concern about afecting your little one, I think you maybe more inclined to do so by reacting this way. You are reacting with FEAR. \n\nDepression is a living hell, people who suffer it is not crazy. I understand your fear of going to the Dr. but going to make a checkup, or talk to him does not mean you are accepting that you have some sort of depression.\n\nMy guess is that you can go trought your life without the need of a physcologist or even worry about being depress or diagnosted for any.\nYou say you think you have it to. Why do you suspect that, just because you have been feeling bad or sad?\nyou will feel worst if you keep worring about it. Feeling sad, or depress does not mean you are clinical Depressed.\n\nWorrying, and panic are roads to do so. So fist of all, STOP. Dont worry anymore about it. \nMaybe because of your family you are inclined to depression. Most of the times Depression is trigered by something, an event, or an circular worrying cicle like the one you are doing. Few, very few are the cases when depression is a Pathological illness. \n\nMy best advice is:\ndont panic, ther is no reason to do so. \nIf you need to talk to a doctor, just to get to know the facts do so. or look it up in the Internet. just press "DEPRESSION" on a Search engine and you`ll find a lot of stuff to study.\n\nReally, dont be afraid.
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The most common signs of depression are - a person sleeps too much.  Weight loss due to a lack of appetite, although some people gain weight because they're seeking comfort from food.  A person who is depressed will stay at home alot, not wanting to interact socially.  Crying over things that would normally not upset them.  Lack of energy.  Each person is different but should show at least some of these signs.  There are many different medications available today for depression.  I suggest you try to get your Mother to see a doctor since depression is totally treatable.
11327
go to depressionhurts.com. they have info. also, you could try accupunture. it helped me a lot.
231078
I have clinical depression and I think that you may show signs of being depressed. I am 13 and a girl by the way. You should be feeling happy most of the time and if you are sad for more than 3 days a week and/or cry more than 3 days a week you need help. I know I did. I know that when you go to the doctors they will tell you that you may be depressed and it is not a fun thing. You don't want to be depressed. Please, get help. If it helped me, it can help you!
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it soulds like you honestly are depressed.you should see a doctor.being depressed is a chemical inbalence in your brain .dont feel bad about being depressed but seek help insted