How do you know your Depressed!?

Question

I just want to know what are some real signs of depression

Answer

Iv been depressed for over 5 years. I always feel sad angry hurt about something my mind is always in a fight mood or crying mood for no reason i dont mean to say things i say that hurts my husband but it happens. Now its getting better but there are lots of ways to knowing everyone is different

Answer

I'm a psychologist and one important thing to know about mental health is that everyone has their own experience.

Overall, though, feeling sad most of the day, almost every day is the key symptom.
In addition, you might feel less interested or pleasure from things you used to enjoy, as week as difficulties with sleep, concentration/decision-making, appetite, or energy.

If you think you might have depression, I encourage you to seek professional assessment and treatment. There are a lot of on-line and self help resources, but ultimately only a mental health professional who does a complete assessment can provide diagnosis and treatment.
For example, while you might meet the criteria for Major Depressive Disorder, a psychologist can assess you to see if you have other symptoms. As an analogy, while you might think you have a child because you have a cough and stuffy nose, but a physician may be able to see that you have pneumonia because of your other symptoms.

Answer

Low mood over a long period of time (two weeks ++) 
Unable to sleep /sleeping too much. 
Loss of appetite / increased appetite. 
Moody, irritable. 
Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy. 
Avoiding other people and isolating yourself.

Everyone is different and experiences it differently. But the main one is low mood. Encourage you to see a doctor if you feel you may have depression. Even if you don't know if you for the symptoms... If you feel something isn't right, best to get support

How do you know your Depressed!?

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