Why does my doctor think i am depressed?

Behavior patterns?: Depression is often accompanied by loss of appetite, or compulsive eating, disturbed sleep patterns, social isolation, self abasement, lack of interest in personal appearance. A sense of hopelessness and helplessness often accompanies depression. Depression may be chronic, or triggered by difficult situations such as disappointed expectations, grief over loss of loved ones, loss of job.

I am not sure.: Would encourage you to ask this question of your doctor. Depressive sx's may include low mood, irritability, anger, ^ or v sleep, change in appetite, feelings of helplessness or hopelessness, v energy, v self-esteem, feelings of guilt. V motivation, absence of joy, v concentration, v memory ; suicidal thoughts.

Thanks would be a: great question to ask your doctor. Depressive sx's may include low mood, irritability, anger, ^ or v sleep, change in appetite, feelings of helplessness or hopelessness, v energy, v self-esteem, feelings of guilt. V motivation, absence of joy,v concentration, v memory & suicidal thoughts. It can also present in the guise of physical symptoms. Take care.