My battle with depression and the two things it taught me.

It's usually possible to improve a low mood by making small changes in your life. For example, resolving something that's bothering you or getting more sleep. Symptoms of depression. If you have a low mood that lasts 2 weeks or more, it could be a sign of depression. Other symptoms of depression may include: not getting any enjoyment out of life.

Depression? Too scared to go to doctors Watch.. I dont know if it's depression but I just want this pain to go away and be like normal people. My bf is the only one who knows and hes really kind to me, but I feel so guilty that he has to put up with my sadness and i'm worried he'll eventually get fed up with me.. right down the key points.

Depression can affect anyone, at any time, regardless of gender or social background but it can be difficult tell whether they're suffering from a bout of depression, or if you're in fact lonely.

Psych Test Homepage. This 16-question depression quiz (Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology) can help identify common symptoms of depression and their severity and help you determine if you need treatment for depression.It was developed by John Rush, MD, a leading psychiatrist from the University of Texas Medical Center.

When you're depressed, everything can seem difficult -- getting out of bed, going to work, even talking with your doctor or psychiatrist. You may not be sure how depression treatment-- or anything.

Once you've settled on a therapist and doctor, you need to give therapy and medication a chance to work. Getting better takes time, often several months. Treatment for depression can be hard at first.

Light Blue manages to get through the days fairly well, and the sadness doesn't seem as bad as it has been. But some lingering symptoms make it hard to perform everyday tasks, or engage in social activities. True Blue experiences quite a few depression symptoms, along with feeling down. Some of those symptoms can make it difficult to function at work or at home, and getting through the day can.

A few (hopeful) words about depression. Experiencing depression is a little like finding ourselves in a hole. If the hole is shallow enough, we may be able to climb out by ourselves. We might need a few climbing skills. We call these skills the 7 Habits of Happy People. You can track your progress by taking the Skills-based Happiness Quiz.

I know exactly how that feels.Initially you feel why cannot they understand that I am depressed?But then I realized that whats important is that I believe in it and try to help myself.Right now whats important for you is that you are there for yourself.People generally don't understand depression as a major problem.When I asked a person why don't they believe me.they replied.You seem happy.

Sometimes, when you're depressed it can be difficult to imagine that treatment can actually help. But the sooner you seek treatment, the sooner your depression will improve. There are no physical tests for depression, but a GP may examine you and carry out some urine or blood tests to rule out other conditions that have similar symptoms, such as an underactive thyroid.

I dont see my doctor for at least another 4 months!!! I really want to tell my doctor because I want to knownof I am depressed! I am pritty much positive that I am but I can't be sure until I ask a doctor!!! What am I supposto do??? I don't want my Mum to know because every other time I have told her about somthing seriouse she just ignores it.

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