A Guide To Depression, Symptoms, science, solutions Options

[vehvih]

x I am often restless and irritable.
x I am having irregular sleep patterns - either too much or too little.
x I don't enjoy hobbies, my friends, family or leisure activities anymore.
? I am having trouble managing my diabetes, hypertension or other chronic illness. [sometimes I don't eat when I don't feel like it]
_ I have nagging aches and pains that do not get beter no matter what I do.
x I have trouble concentrating or making simple decisions.
_ My weight has changed a considerable amount.
x Others have commented on my mood or attitude lately.
_ I have thought about suicide.
? I have a family history of depression
x I feel that my functioning in my everyday life (work, family friends) is suffering because of these problems.
x I have had several of the symptoms I checked above for more than two weeks.

[mysteriouscris]

I like you'r guide. However, I'm depressed myself, and I'm getting an MA in Psychology in May, so..

the symptoms above do describe the symptoms of depression, but they also describe some symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders and Anxiety disorders. Or, they can be because you're merely stressed. The only way you'll be able to know that you're depressed is by going to a Psychologist. I don't think many kids realized that even if one key symptom is off, you're not depressed, but you are in fact, something else.

I mean, people who are depressed may hurt themselves and have all of the above, but people who are Borderline do the same, so you can't make assumptions.

Go to a doctor.

...and what people don't understand is that when you're depressed, you don't usually KNOW you are.

keep that in mind :/

Yeah, that's true. But I had a feeling I might be depressed, but I didn't know the extent of it. It turned out to be a really bad depression coupled with anxiety disorder..ahhh teh joys of senior year lol But i saw a doc, and though I'm not like perfect, I'm so much better, so it's always good to see a doc and make sure you're treated properly, cuz like that girl ^^ said, it can be anything, not just depression

[crocodilo]

Yeah, this summer i have been depressed

I figured that my life sucks!!!!! For many reasons:

Every day appears to be repetitive

My friends are begining to bore me, even though I have good friends they still seem to never do anything interesting

I live in a shitty area (I envy people who live in cool places like spain, jamaica,ect)

I am getting sick and tired of all the criminals, thugs, alcoholics and drug addicts who make up at least 50% of the population within the area I live in

My life will be worsened by the coming of winter (I hate cold weather, Barr Humbug)

I have no Girlfiend, girls in college don't seem to take an interest in me and i don't know why because I don't mean to sound arrogant but I wouldn't label myself unattractive. I mean I work out and stuff to increase my attractiveness and I am friendly with almost everyone but still know one seems interested in me. I treat all girls respectfully yet they would rather date the college's so-called Cool Kids such as the jocks who treat them like shit

I am labelled "disturbed" and "psychotic" due to my choice of heavy metal music

I am sick of having to coexist with people in college who I hate, who pick on me and who make my life a missery, they disgust me

I am sick of being some average schmuck who isn't famous

I am sick of having no money

My life appears to be going nowhere and seems so pointless
Lately I have been contemplating whether to join my other depressed friend on a kill frenzy which he has suggested, slaughtering many bad people in our area (there are many thugs and bullies where we live). At least this would give my life a point and I would be using my life to do good for the community, clean up the streets of unrighteousness and would please God by removing evil and be rewarded at the day of judgement with paradise. At least this would add some meaning to my life.

Man, my life sure does suck

[*incoherent*]

after reading this, all except one symptom relates to me. i think i have depression...

you sound like those people that think they have everything.

[synthase]

Im very thankful for this article :]

[chasingvictory]

wow thanks... yes by all that... i think i'm depressed. I've kinda lost someone very close in my life.. now i havn't been doing anything. I can't concentrate and I don't feel like doing anything. I also have mucle pains. I've been here in CB lately to at least get some of my mind off her. and things like that... well thanks.. its good to know these kind of things.

[SarahxJoy]

Survey
Review this list developed by the University of Michigan and check all that apply to you.

x_ I am often restless and irritable.
x_ I am having irregular sleep patterns - either too much or too little.
_ I don't enjoy hobbies, my friends, family or leisure activities anymore.
x, sometimes_I am having trouble managing my diabetes, hypertension or other chronic illness.
x_ I have nagging aches and pains that do not get beter no matter what I do.
_ I have trouble concentrating or making simple decisions.
_ My weight has changed a considerable amount.
_ Others have commented on my mood or attitude lately.

x_ I have thought about suicide.
_ I have a family history of depression
x_ I feel that my functioning in my everyday life (work, family friends) is suffering because of these problems.
_ I have had several of the symptoms I checked above for more than two weeks.

I often experience:

_ Digestive problems
x_ Headache or backache
x_ Chest pains
_ Vague aches and pains like joint or muscle pains
_ Dizziness

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A few symptoms, but I don't think I've got depression.
S'just stress. Blar.

[x__rilind]

that was a very nice and informative guide...

and a lot of what you said applies to me in a very great way. however, i absolutely refuse to allow myself to think i may be depressed. why? that's a really good question... i have a lot of stress in my life, but i take that in stride. i had an issue about five years ago, which is about the same time everything really went to crap, but i try to avoid it. i think i'm just stubborn like that. (truthfully, of the survey you posted, i would mark 15 of the 17. and the weight one could get half a mark, but that was intentional.)

but the form of everyone commenting on my mood, or the fact that i'm not always together, is everyone asking me if i'm high. including my counselor. i don't do marijuana. i think it's a little silly. but that's me.

[mydaisyeyes]

I have been to a psychiatrist and he says I suffer from manic depression. Looking back on my life, I see the patterns for it. Yes, I have had happy days - happy spurts of life, but overall - no.

What does bug me is people who do not understand depression. People think we can just get over it. Sometimes I can't get out of bed. All my meds (3) have been adjusted and I am doing good right now.

Mental illness is hard to live with. Whether you are mentally ill or a family member is. I guess some people just don't get it unless they love someone who suffers from mental illness. My boyfriend gets sick of it. He tells me sometimes that he just wants a partner. Depression plays a role in my whole life. I have not been able to work for 2 years now because of it.

It's a hard road to walk...I just wish people were more educated about it. Tom Cruise is an idiot and I will never again support him in any way. I always thought he was overrated.

[oXMuhNirvanaXo]

Lets have aparty were all depressed..

[*This Confession*]

i have almost everything up there
except for one or two.
oh well
I'm not going to a doctor for it
I'll just die depressed.

[Paradox of Life]

It's a hard road to walk...I just wish people were more educated about it. Tom Cruise is an idiot and I will never again support him in any way. I always thought he was overrated.

Wait, what does Tom Cruise have to do with depression?

[xtrancie]

wow this is very informative... i was goin through a diagnosed with depression 2 years ago. now i look back reading this it was very awaken to me. it's like "WOAH WAS THAT HOW I AM 2 YRS AGO!?"

thnx for posting this

[JustAnotherTeena...]

x I am often restless and irritable.
x I am having irregular sleep patterns - either too much or too little.
x I don't enjoy hobbies, my friends, family or leisure activities anymore.
_ I am having trouble managing my diabetes, hypertension or other chronic illness.
x I have nagging aches and pains that do not get beter no matter what I do.
x I have trouble concentrating or making simple decisions.
_ My weight has changed a considerable amount.
x Others have commented on my mood or attitude lately.

x I have thought about suicide.
_ I have a family history of depression
x I feel that my functioning in my everyday life (work, family friends) is suffering because of these problems.
x I have had several of the symptoms I checked above for more than two weeks.

I often experience:

x Digestive problems
x Headache or backache
_ Chest pains
x Vague aches and pains like joint or muscle pains
x Dizziness

=/

[MrStrife]

x I am often restless and irritable.
x I am having irregular sleep patterns - either too much or too little.
x I don't enjoy hobbies, my friends, family or leisure activities anymore.
_ I am having trouble managing my diabetes, hypertension or other chronic illness.
x I have nagging aches and pains that do not get beter no matter what I do.
x I have trouble concentrating or making simple decisions.
x My weight has changed a considerable amount.
_ Others have commented on my mood or attitude lately.

x I have thought about suicide.
_ I have a family history of depression
x I feel that my functioning in my everyday life (work, family friends) is suffering because of these problems.
x I have had several of the symptoms I checked above for more than two weeks.

I often experience:

_ Digestive problems
x Headache or backache
x Chest pains
x Vague aches and pains like joint or muscle pains
x Dizziness

wow after reading all of this I think I've been depressed for over a year now. I used to go out all the time and party have fun but now its so different. I would go to a party but I'd just stand there be outcasted and look stupid. My little sister goes out more than me now. I stopped seeing counselors and using anti-depressants because I thought I was strong enough and could do everything natural but I don't know anymore. Thanks for putting this up.

[*jayen*]

I believe I suffer from minor depression.