how do I know if I'm suffering from depression?

Answer 1

You feel sad, miserable, exhaustion...etc...

Here's a link to check out for symptoms of depression:

http://www.clinical-depression.co.uk/Depression_Information/symptoms.htm

Answer 2

'I had never felt really depressed, in fact whenever I saw a similar question to yours I always thought 'it's all in the mind' get your finger out, think of all the good things in life, etc etc.
Then after a recent operation and some temporary medication I began to feel depressed! I read through all the 'bumf 'I got with the medication and possible 'depression' was a symptom.
I felt as if I had the weight of the world on my shoulders, any little insignificant problems I had were magnified out of all proportion, all these problems disappeared when I finished my course of pills, but I will never mock anyone with depression ever again.
It has been mentioned in some of your other answers that the symptoms may vary from person to person, that could be right, I'm no expert, but whatever I hope you get it sorted pretty quick.

Answer 3

there's a mix of stuff to choose from, including but not limited to...

loss of appetite (hungry until there's food in front of you, then you can't eat)
disturbed sleep patterns - waking early, unable to go to sleep, waking during the night, sleeping all day
loss of concentration - can't finish tasks, don't want to start anything
taking less care of yourself, because it doesn't really matter anymore

there's a lot of stigma surrounding depression, as you're supposed to be able to cope in today's performance driven society, you're supposed to push yourself further and harder and with less complaint than ever before. That's society's fault, not yours. As there are no visible symptoms of the depressed, it's harder for others to see the illness, and harder for you to accept the illness.

Ultimately the path to recovery starts at your GP. Go there.

Answer 4

signs and symptoms of Depression,
Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood
Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex
Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down"
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
Appetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain
Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts
Restlessness, irritability
Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain

Answer 5

there are a lot of symptoms of depression... but the greatest is mood swings and feeling "lonely" and left out all the time...

Answer 6

there are several signs of depression like generally feeling miserable,lack of sleep,mood swings,feelings of anxiety,having low self-esteem, loss of appetite,feelings of guilt,having a short temper, terfulness for no reason and sometimes a reduced desire for sex.

Answer 7

do u feel lonley?
do u feel nobody is perfect?
do u feel world is full of bad things?
do u hate the life?
do u think ur friends dosen't care for u?
then ur depressed

Answer 8

If you feel real tired and sad all the time. If you just like to be alone and cry...if you like to sit in the dark and cry... these are a few signs.l

Answer 9

You'll be depressed !!!

Answer 10

You commit suicide!