How do you know if you're depressed?

Answer by  Margareta (62)

Common symptoms of depression include feeling depressed or sad most of the time, weight loss when not dieting, fatigue or loss of energy, difficulty concentrating, insomnia or else sleeping too much, feeling worthless or excessively guilty and, loss of interest in activities you normally enjoy doing. Additionally, suicidal thoughts or gestures and frequent thoughts of death are very serious symptoms.

Answer by  ellismiller (107)

True depression is when you can't even drag yourself out of the bed. You truly feel as if nothing matters or has meaning. Everyone has bouts of feeling 'blue' which is common around difficult times such as death, etc..but having prolonged feelings of sadness or melancholy are cause for concern.

Answer by  luxy32 (50)

When you are depressed, nothing seems to make you happy. You have no energy, even for things that you normally enjoy or are necessary for daily functions. You may close yourself off from friends and loved ones.

Answer by  RachelW (932)

Depression diagnoses requires at least two weeks with many of the following symptoms: sadness, fatigue, loss or gain of appetite, disinterest, irritability, sleep changes, excessive crying, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.