how do you know if youve got depression?
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If you feel constantly down, sad, depressed and can't figure out why, if when you wake up in the morning you just don't want to get up, nothing you do seems to make you happier, the things you enjoy about life seem difficult to do, you want to cry just facing the thought of going to work or school. Some physical symptoms include great fatigue, or changes in your sleep or eating habits (perhaps you're never hungry, or maybe you're always binging on tons of food; or you can't sleep nights, or you're sleeping 18 hours a day). These symptoms can occur at any time, but if they keep going on for a while, maybe after a month, you have a good chance of suffering from depression. I do hope this helps!
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there are a number of things that may improve your general mood. But if you have depression you need to deal with it as well as the cause of it.\n\nIf you feel like you can't talk to your Doctor about it, register with a new one. Explain what you are feeling and they will support you.
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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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Okay, not so sure what you're asking.  But feeling "sad" is a lot different from "depressed." You're definitely depressed, because you feel sad ALL THE TIME.  Sleeping a lot is another definite sign of clinical depression.  You need to get some help, it is not your fault, you aren't being selfish, it's just a chemical imbalance or something in your brain that meds can fix.
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There are all sorts of things that can cause depression. Major life change or loss, basic chemical imbalance, changes that come with age such as puberty and menopause. Depending on the core of your depression there are many different paths to take. You might choose to see a counselor or try meds. Changing your diet and a good detox can be really helpful. Sometimes it's as simple as getting more exercise. Best of luck to you!
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If you have a history of depression, you may want to consult your doctor, but if you're just having a down day, get in your comfiest pj's, grab a nice blankey and a box of kleenex, and cry it out honey!\nFeel better! =D
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I was like that too.Maybe it could be self esteem Or the start of depression.Like everyone says check with a doctor.Below are some test you can take.They may help you understand more.\nhttp://nadabs.tripod.com/team/selfesteemtest.html\nhttp://depression.about.com/cs/diagnosis/l/bldepscreenquiz.htm   I hope this helps!
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If you feel depressed, talk to someone that you like and trust.  Don't hold it in and feel that you are alone and no one cares.  There are people that care and that person might just be looking to help someone like you.
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i'd say ur depressed. depression is scary... i have been there and it was tough to escape it took me 8 yrs
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Feelings of hopelessness, sorrow, fatigue.  Not wanting to get out of bed in the mornings & being unable to motivate yourself to do so.  Unexplained sadness, crying.  Depression is an illness of the heart & not the head.  Try to give thanks for some little thing each day - even if you can think of one thing.  Try not to focus on the negative.  I hope & pray that you will feel better & that you get some help.
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no definintly not where did you hear that lol depression is all related to your mind and what triggers off certain things on how you feel and think and how you react to it either by getting on wit life or crying about it, sorry if i sound harsh.
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I assume you mean "depression" (with an 'i'). No, a blood test cannot determine whether a person is depressed or not. A diagnosis of depression is usually made on the basis of the pattern of symptoms one presents (e.g., early morning awakenings; changes in appetite; feelings of sadness, pessimism, past failures, loss of pleasure, guilty feelings, and many more). A blood test may provide an indication of hormonal and/or neurotransmitter imbalances (e.g., estrogen in the first case, serotonin in the second case) that will affect mood.
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Clinical depression is when you are depressed for no apparent reason, a chemical imbalance in the brain. If there has been an trauma in your life and it has taken a long time to get over it well then that's mild. If there has been no trauma and everything is fine ( no reason to be depressed) well then that could be more major. Medication may be help full yet they also create dependency which is another problem. Seeking counseling sometimes works well.
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Depression is very common with everyone at one time or another.  It is a symptom of every mental illness.  You should get involved in doing things that will get your mind off of what is bothering you.  If talking about it makes you more bored or depressed...Don't talk about it.
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There's a list of the ten signs of depression.\n\n1. I have deep feelings of sadness.\n2. I have lost interest and pleasure in things I used to enjoy.\n3. I have had changes in my weight and appetite.\n4. I am having trouble falling asleep and staying asleep.\n5. I have strong feelings of guilt.\n6. I have trouble concentrating, remembering things and making decisions.\n7. I feel tired and out of energy all of the time.\n8. Others have commented that I am restless or less active.\n9. I feel hopeless and worthless.\n10. I have thoughts of suicide or death.\n\n\nIf you have more than about 8 of these, you're probably clinically depressed.
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Depression is more than just the normal, temporary feelings of sadness and hopelessness associated with difficult life events. The symptoms of depression are often subtle at first. It can be hard to recognize that symptoms may be connected and that you might have depression. Common symptoms include:\n\nDepressed mood.\nInability to enjoy activities.\nProblems concentrating.\nChanges in eating habits or appetite.\nWeight gain or weight loss.\nChanges in sleeping habits.\nDifficulty going to work or taking care of your daily responsibilities because of a lack of energy.\nFeelings of guilt and hopelessness; wondering if life is worth living (common).\nSlowed thoughts and speech.\nPreoccupation with thoughts of death or suicide.\nComplaints that have no physical cause (somatic complaints) such as headache and stomachache.\n\nAll of these symptoms can interfere with your quality of life. Even if you don't have major depression, if you have experienced a few of these symptoms for at least 2 weeks you may have a less severe form of depression that still requires treatment.
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it depends what youre depressed about. and how deeply youre depressed. if its about disappointments, troubles, everybody has em. if what you feel is really extreme, meaning, u might not know how to handle it, seek help. and dont go taking zoloft and shiit just because your boyfriend left you (thats a natural, understandable kind of depression- the assumption that its normal to be happy 100% of the time is bullshiit)- those things are addictive and have bad sideffects - the beast advertizers make it seem as simple as an over-the-counter advil. but whether you mean the really heavy depression or if you mean passing depressions that come and go (which are normal: do you mean like depressed beyond that?)- well, you have to tell yourself you'll overcome it and just know theres something better out there than how you feel now: this is something that you have to know somewhere inside - you create this reality for yourself even if you cant change the outside reality thats bothering you - to kind of look into the future that you want and see it as a reality that you have to work towards or bust - think of everything youre missing in life if you stay depressed or if you let what got you depressed keep you that way forever. and even if you cant change the circumstance that caused your depression, you'll have a much better chance to function if you shake it off or give yourself a ballpark deadline as to how long you'll be sunk into that low feeling- you just must invent your own determination or think about what really does it for you in life or what would do it for you- and think, i wont have that if i stay constantly depressed.so after sulking for a limited time to get it out of yo system, u have to move on- makes sense? at some point you have to be hard on yourself and tell yourself to cut it out - to start being nice to yourself, be a little gentle and not cruel to your own self - and when the depression has overstayed its welcome, and if youre determined to come out of it, you gradually open back up again. people should rely alot more on themselves than external medicines for depression - only as a last resort (and through a registered psychiatrist who you tell exactly how you feel, how long and what made you depressed) but generally even if its with medicine, you always count on yourself- at some point feeling better becomes your decision to consciously modify your mood - like becoming a character who you slowly believe in. even meds dont work if you dont believe youre the one who controls how you feel and how you react to things. just think if the depressions making it too hard on you and if you decide against it, decide to fight against your depression, refuse too accept it after its been too long - and you make that choice, bottom line, to float back up from the drowning depths of sorrow or just to stay there - even with meds, nobody but u can make that decision for you!