How do you know if you know have depression?

Question

I have two other mental illnesses that are paired with depression... and sometimes i really wonder...

Answer 1

You have to complete physical and psychological evaluation to determine whether the person may have a depressive illness, and if so, what type. Certain medications, as well as some medical conditions, can cause symptoms of depression. Therefore, the examining physician should rule out (exclude) these possibilities through an interview, physical examination, and laboratory tests.

Some types of depression run in families, indicating that a biological vulnerability to depression can be inherited.

An external event often seems to initiate an episode of depression. Thus, a serious loss, chronic illness, difficult relationship, financial problem, or any unwelcome change in life patterns can trigger a depressive episode. Very often, a combination of genetic, psychological, and environmental factors is involved in the onset of a depressive disorder

Answer 2

what are the other mental illness for example i am bi-polar and my meds were at low dose so depression kicked in once meds increased i was OK and don't self diagnose your self talk to your Dr or you will be freaking out thinking the worse

Answer 3

Have you lost interest in things that you once enjoyed?
Are you eating more or have you lost your appetite?
Do you have thought of death and dieing? Are you either sleeping more or have you been suffering from lack of sleep?If you are on medications they may be helping you to feel better and therefore making you doubt the diagnoses.Trust your Dr. He/She knows what they are doing. Don't stop taking your meds. without letting your Dr. know first.

Answer 4

its when you dont want to get up in the morning because you dont think its worth it

Answer 5

Simple. When you feel sad.