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How to tell if i am suffering from depression?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depression sx can: Include feeling sad, irritable or angry; v in sex drive ; energy or motivation levels. One may socially isolate or stop involvement in normal activities. Sleep, appetite ; weight may ^ or v. Concentration, memory ; self esteem may v with an absence of joy, feelings of helplessness or hopelessness. There may be crying spells or thoughts about death or suicide. Obtain psychiatric eval to know.

Answered 11/29/2018

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Depression: Low mood, self criticism that persists for weeks and seems to worsen as time goes by. Best.

Answered 11/29/2018

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Depression: The best way to deal with your concern is to see a Clinical Psychologist and be evaluated. Then you can get the help you need.

Answered 12/5/2018

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See below: If you think you may be depressed, you probably are. you may visit this site for a technical article about screening criteria for depression. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1071624/ Have a healthy diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, have safe sex. Wish you good health! Nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

Answered 12/10/2018

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