What are clear signs of depression?

Question

I am quite low and work alot - do get out but dnt have time for rest, think alot of suicdie can u say for definate if this is or not?

Answer 1

It sounds like you're exhausted to say the least. If you think about suicide then please contact your doctor or confide in someone you are close to.

There are many signs of depression - not all people show all signs. If you are finding any aspect of your life hard to cope with then there is help and support out there for you.

If you don't feel comfortable contacting your doctor, contact Mind 0845 766 0163, a charity for all sorts of emotional and mental health problems.

Please be assured that depression is nothing to be afraid of or ashamed of. It doesn't have to get in the way if you can learn to properly manage it.

http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Booklets/Understanding/Understanding+depression.htm

Answer 2

Signs and symptoms of depression include:

Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. A bleak outlook?nothing will ever get better and there?s nothing you can do to improve your situation.
Loss of interest in daily activities. No interest in former hobbies, pastimes, social activities, or sex. You?ve lost your ability to feel joy and pleasure.
Appetite or weight changes. Significant weight loss or weight gain?a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month.
Sleep changes. Either insomnia, especially waking in the early hours of the morning, or oversleeping (also known as hypersomnia).
Anger or irritability. Feeling agitated, restless, or even violent. Your tolerance level is low, your temper short, and everything and everyone gets on your nerves.
Loss of energy. Feeling fatigued, sluggish, and physically drained. Your whole body may feel heavy, and even small tasks are exhausting or take longer to complete.
Self-loathing. Strong feelings of worthlessness or guilt. You harshly criticize yourself for perceived faults and mistakes.
Reckless behavior. You engage in escapist behavior such as substance abuse, compulsive gambling, reckless driving, or dangerous sports.
Concentration problems. Trouble focusing, making decisions, or remembering things.
Unexplained aches and pains. An increase in physical complaints such as headaches, back pain, aching muscles, and stomach pain.

Answer 3

Your situation does not sound as happy as it should be and only you can make changes to improve things. Clear signs of depression are : withdrawing from the usual activities, sleeping difficulty (insomnia / and or / wanting to sleep all the time, thoughts of suicide (a way out of troubles / feelings), experience of less energy for tasks. Many folk with depression tend to lock themselves into their homelife and avoid personal care (showering, eating, etc.), but this is not always the case, as many people seem to function normally within their society and battle things out alone, hiding what they believe is their "embarressment". Luckily, most societies are bringing depression out the closet and forming groups to deal with this problem, which is the fastest growing health problem in western society. The main thing here is being honest with yourself as far as you can and be open to the idea of group discussions (there is quite a lot around and you can also help others). Sounds like, also, that you may be working too much .. is there a way for you to cut down and take the time out to replenish your energy / emotional supplies ?? We all need this at times !!! All the very best.

Answer 4

You need a hobby, or a pet, or a fish tank.
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Answer 5

Thinking about suicide is a sign that you probably need to speak to a doctor or counsellor.
Symptoms of depression...
Low mood
Change in apetite (eat more OR less)
Change in Sleep patterns (sleep more of have trouble sleeping)
Loss of libido
Loss of interest in / lack of enjoyment in previously enjoyable activities
Thoughts of suicide
Thaoughts of worthlessness
thougths of or actual self harm
Irrational negative ideas
Slowed movement and / or speech
Loss of concentration

i can't say for definite whether this IS depression, but it sounds possible, so please see someone about it. There's a lot of help out there!

Answer 6

There are no clear signs of depression. With each person is different. I believe you should know if you are depressed by the way you used to act and the way you act now. Talk to someone close to you in order to support you.

Answer 7

Yes I would say you are depressed. But we in this forum can't do much for you, other than to tell you to go to the pdoc, and get some meds. I too have had thoughts of suicide in the past, but it isn't an option for me now. I am bipolar and am on meds for the depression, as well as the mania. But YOU NEED TO GET HELP from a professional. PLEASE!

Answer 8

I don't know if this is depression and I can only suggest that you go and visit your family doctor and ask to see a psychiatrist or a psychologist. I know it sounds harsh but they are the only ones who can do the proper screening.
If you are thinking about suicide, then you need to go and see your family doctor sooner rather than later.
the link below may help you further

Answer 9

BEHAVIOURS
Stopped going out
Not getting things done at work
Withdrawn from close family and friends
Relying on alcohol and sedatives
Stopped doing things you enjoy
Unable to concentrate

THOUGHTS
"I'm a failure"
"It's all my fault"
"Nothing good ever happens to me"
"I'm worthless"
"Life is not worth living"

FEELINGS
Overwhelmed
Unhappy, depressed
Irritable
Frustrated
No confidence
Guilty
Indecisive
Disappointed
Miserable
Sad

PHYSICAL
Tired all the time
Sick and run down
Headaches and muscle pains
Churning gut
Can't sleep
Poor appetite/weight loss

If you answered 'YES' to question 1 and/or 2 and ticked at least three symptoms in the checklist, you probably have a depressive illness.

Answer 10

• depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day, as indicated by either subjective report (e.g., feels sad or empty) or observation made by others (e.g., appears tearful). (In children and adolescents, this may be characterized as an irritable mood.)
• markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day
• significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain (e.g., a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month), or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day.
• insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day
• psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day
• fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day
• feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt nearly every day
• diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day
• recurrent thoughts of death (not just fear of dying), recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide