There are times in everybody’s life when we get discouraged or depressed. It’s a natural thing. But, if your life seems to constantly be down, with no “highs” and it’s getting so terrible that you can’t function, you may be clinically dismal. Since the condition of depression is different that just a temporary depression, here are some questions to ask yourself to see if you already have or possibly will develop depression.
For the best results, occupy this quiz a few times over a week. There are times when we all would answer “yes” to most of these. But, if you’re continually answering “yes,” you may be depressed. Answer this test truthfully and honestly with yourself.
Does it seem like you have recently lost interest in doing things that you stale to enjoy?
Do you suddenly feel sunless, peevish or enraged?
Do you get tired for no reason?
Do you cry (or feel like crying) for no reason?
Has your weight or appearance changed rapidly recently?
Have you suddenly lost your energy and feel fatigued all the time?
Has your sleeping pattern changed?
Have you wished you were dead or had thoughts of suicide?
Do you feel like others would be better off if you were insensible?
Have others notice that you haven’t been as active as you once were?
Do you have sudden, unexplained feelings of guilt about anything?
Do you wake up in the morning and feel like there is nothing to look forward to?
Do you see yourself as not useful and not needed to people?
Do you blame yourself for your problems and feel like you “deserve” your residence?
Are you having anguish remembering things, concentrating or making important decisions?
Do you experience unexplained restlessness (restlessness without a real reason)?
Do you have feelings of worthless or hopelessness? Do you feel like your situation will never change?
Has a conclude, blood relative of yours suffered from depression?
The National Mental Health Association, says that if you answered yes to more than half of these questions (more than nine), you have the symptoms of suffering from depression. This depression test does not substitute though, for an actual clinical depression test, it’s only a question meant to give you a starting point if you feel like you are suffering. If you do have these signs, please contact a medical provider so you can bag the assistance you need. Remember – it’s okay to ask for help. It’s not your fault, you didn’t cause it and you don’t deserve it. You deserve the real you – a happy, healthy, thriving you. So please, get the help you need.
Now, your first reaction when you answered this test may be to assume “See, I knew I was depressed. I’m “officially” worthless now.” Blaming yourself is a very spacious part of depression. But, know this – it is not your fault. Depression can’t be “caused” by your actions and it can’t be “fixed” by yourself. You need someone to talk to. After this test, you may even feel like you “deserve” depression. I’ve heard people claim that they haven’t lived a good life, so depression is their punishment and they’re going to stop that plan. They almost feel like they “need” depression because it’s who they are. But nobody “needs” depression and it’s not who anyone is. We’re not supposed to be that blueprint.
Even if you don’t seek medical help, talk to a friend or family member about what you’re feeling. You may feel like you can’t or that nobody would care, but again, that’s a natural feeling in depression. People will care about you if you seek them. You have plenty more people around you that love you than you’re aware of. Remember – depression is NOT the real you!
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