As we wrap up this series next week, how can you tell if someone you love is depressed?
Questions to ask yourself about depressed person
- What are the typical signs and symptoms of depression in your family member or friend?
- What behaviors or language do you observe when depression is worse?
- What behaviors or language do you observe when he or she is doing well?
- What circumstances trigger episodes of more severe depression?
- What activities are most helpful when depression worsens?
*if the situation gets too bad contact your loved ones physician
How can you tell if you are depressed?
Depression questions to ask self:
- Do you have severe mood swings?
- Do you feel guilty, worthless or helpless?
- Are you fully enjoying life?
- I feel hopeless about the future?
- I find little pleasure or joy in life?
- I have difficulty concentrating when I read?
- I have difficulty making decisions?
- I feel sad, blue and unhappy?
- I am easily agitated?
- I am fatigued easily?
- I’ve lost all interest in life?
- I’ve lost interest in hobbies and activities I once enjoyed?
- I’ve had a significant change in weight or appetite?
- I have trouble sleeping or sleep too much?
- I feel hopeless or worthless?
- I think about suicide or death?
- I don’t feel like myself?
- I feel trapped?
- I require a lot of motivation to perform day to day task {get out of bed, etc}?
If you answered yes to any of these questions please see your doctor.
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