My doctor listened to me and let me tell him what was going on in my life. I also explained to him how it was difficult to make simple decisions. It was also hard to sort things out in my mind without being down on myself and whatever I was doing. He looks for certain signs, which are different for everyone.

He started my out on a low dosage of an antidepressant and had a recheck in three months. At that time he increased the dosage, and rechecked again in another three months.

It worked.

A good indication is your level of motivation for doing things. Generally if you lack motivation for anything you may have depression...

I was diagnosed with depression even though everything in my life was fine. I only went to the doctor because I had blood shot eyes, was not motivated to do anything and couldn't keep my eyes open. I was put on lexapro for a year and had to up the doseage because I started getting the symptoms again. I don't know whether this helped me or whether my doctor was too quick to stick me on a new trial pack of the drug. I do yoga now and take time out.

Well first off I had to fill out this paper that asked me questions. Then she asked me how I was feeling and questions concerning the issue.