Depression Self Test
What Is Depression?
There are many definitions of depression. One of the shortest and clearest I could find is this: Depression is a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity1
What are the Symptoms of Depression?
Different people describe their depression-related symptoms differently. Here are a few of the most common ones:
sadness
hopelessness
worthlessness
pessimistic outlook
guilt
difficulty concentrating and making decisions
loss of appetite
weight loss or weight gain
lack of energy or interest
slowing of speech or movement
sense of meaningless
suicidal thoughts
It is this last symptom, suicidality, that makes depression dangerous.
Is Depression The Same in All People?
Not at all. As mentioned above, there are significant differences in the way depression manifests from one person to another. Besides, there are different types of depression, such as major depression, dysthymia, atypical depression, manic depression, etc.2.
Dr Gily