How to know your overly stressed? and or depressed?

Interference: Being OVERLY stressed would suggest that your levels of feeling anxious or unmotivated perhaps etc. begin interfering with your ability to normally function at work or at home. Sometimes recognizing that one is depressed can take the evaluation of an experts. Most people initially at least do not recognize they are suffering from depression. They think it's just too much stress, etc.

Are your symptoms: causing you difficulty in relating w/others or doing your work? Do they cause discomfort? See a clinical psychologist for a session or two. He/she can help you understand what is going on and treat if needed. Peace and good health. Don't rely on medication alone.

Depression...: Follow the mnemonic SIGECAPS: SLEEP disturbance, decreased INTEREST in usually pleasurable activities, GUILT feelings, decreased ENERGY, decreased CONCENTRATION, decreased APPETITE, decreased PSYCHOMOTOR ACTIVITY( slowness), SUICIDAL ideation. 5 of these symptoms for more than 2 weeks are used to diagnose depression. See a therapist or psychologist for evaluation and therapy as needed.

Stress or depressed?: Stress sx's can include feeling nervous or irritable, muscle tension (esp. in neck, shoulders & back), poor quality or minimal sleep, v concentration, easy fatiguability, lump in throat or butterfly in stomach sensation. Major Depression is a mood disorder lasting a minimum of two weeks. Depressive sx's may include low mood, irritability, anger, ^ or v sleep, change in appetite, feelings of >