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Q: Depression

asked by: caz2007 on May 1st, 2007

New User

hi all
howto now if you hae depression?

caz xx

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meblonde01

replied on May 1st, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Re: Depression

caz2007 wrote:

hi all
howto now if you hae depression?

caz xx

caz here are a feel sign of depression. Hope this helps..
I feel sad or irritable.
I have lost interest in activities I used to enjoy.
I’m eating much less than I usually do and have lost weight, or I’m eating much more than I usually do and have gained weight.
I am sleeping much less or more than I usually do.
I have no energy or feel tired much of the time.
I feel anxious and can’t seem to sit still.
I feel guilty or worthless.
I have trouble concentrating or find it hard to make decisions.
I have recurring thoughts about death or suicide, I have a suicide plan, or I have tried to commit suicide.
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Depression and dysthymia. If you checked a total of five or more statements on the depression checklist, including at least one of the first two statements, you (or your loved one) may be suffering from an episode of major depression. If you checked fewer statements, including at least one of the first two statements, you may be suffering from a milder form of depression or dysthymia.

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