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How do I know I’m depressed?
People experience depression in many different ways. Someone might feel low for a few days if they are worried about something specific that’s going on in their life. Someone else might feel extremely sad for many months, barely capable of doing anything, perhaps viewing their whole life as meaningless and pointless. There is a huge range in the severity of depression. It is perfectly normal to feel sad from time to time; it is perfectly understandable to feel low if something very stressful has just occurred, such as losing a job or a relationship.
Regardless of the cause or of the degree of severity, the good news is you can still do something about it and I’d suggest that it’s better to get in sooner rather than later. So if you’re suffering or feeling low in any way then get in early – there’s no doubt you’ll find the practical and effective strategies outlined in “10 Simple Steps to Overcoming Depression” helpful (so click here to buy now).
But there is a significant difference between feeling low for a few days and suffering from depression. Depressed mood is a problem when the feelings of sadness are overwhelming or if you find it hard to enjoy things you used to find pleasant. It is particularly a problem if these feelings interfere with your daily activities.
Common signs and symptoms of major depression include:
- Feeling sad most of the day, nearly every day, over a period of at least a couple of weeks
- Difficulty engaging in and enjoying usual activities
- Withdrawing from social activities
- Significant loss of appetite
- Difficulty sleeping
- Difficulties with concentration & memory
- Difficulty making decisions
- Feeling slowed down, tired, lacking in energy and motivation
- Excessive irritability, frustration and/or anger
- Feeling very guilty about things
- Excessive worry and/or remination
- Feeling hopeless about the future
- Feeling very low about oneself and one's abilities
- Feelings of worthlessness
- Reduced interest in sex
- Feeling suicidal, perhaps even thinking about how to harm one self
Not everyone with Major Depression experiences all of these symptoms. Most people suffering from depression will notice a few of these signs. Occasionally people experience symptoms of depression and don’t realise that they are due to depression (e.g. poor sleep, reduced appetite, difficulties with concentration). As a general rule, however, if you’re experiencing more than just a couple of these symptoms you may well be depressed.
What can I do if I’m feeling depressed?
The simplest thing to do is learn, as quickly as possible, that you can take control of your thoughts and feelings and accordingly, start to feel better almost immediately. To purchase your “10 Simple Steps for Overcoming Depression” program – click here now.
At the same time, however, you can tell yourself that because you are human it is not unusual to feel depressed from time to time. Everyone feels down occasionally. What’s more, about one in four people will suffer from depression at some time in their life (which amounts to about five million people in Australia alone and many hundreds of millions around the world).
Whilst some people seem to work through their depression on their own or with the help of friends and family, others need the help of a professional. The “10 Simple Steps to Overcoming Depression” program has been written by a professional with more than 2 decades of experience and it’s been tried and tested on literally thousands of people over the years. The bottom line is it’s been developed by a credible source and it’s been proven to work – so click here to get your copy and remember, you really can’t lose because there’s a money back guarantee if you’re not completely satisfied.
At the same time, however, if you are feeling so overwhelmed that you’re contemplating harming yourself (e.g. suicidal) then you definitely should talk to your local general practitioner, primary care physician, psychologist or counsellor as soon as possible.
And don’t also forget that if you have any friends or family who are prepared to listen, talk with them about your difficulties. It is important to make the most of your support network in times of need; more often than not they want to help you...if only you’ll let them.
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