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Depression: Self-test
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Try this self-test but remember to answer “yes” if one of the following statements applies to you for more than two weeks. All statements to which you agree are the equivalent of 1 point; whereas question 14 counts for 5 points.
If you reach a total of 5 points or more, this might be an indication that you are affected by depression. Please contact your General Practitioner for help and support.
It is often difficult to distinguish from “being in a bad mood” and “being depressed”
1. You are often depressed or discouraged without identifiable reason.
2. You can hardly concentrate or you often feel swamped even with little decisions.
3. You have lost your drive or you often feel exhausted and/or agitated.
4. You have no longer an interest in things you liked before
5. You have stopped believing in your own ability and skills.
6. You agonise about feelings of guilt and self-criticism.
7. You are pessimistic about the future.
8. Mornings are often the hardest time for you
9. You suffer from persistent sleeping disorders.
10. You withdraw from social contacts.
11. You suffer from physical complaints, which cannot be explained from biological causes.
12. You have no or little appetite.
13. You have lost your interest in sexuality.
14. You are desperate and you don´t want to live anymore.
(c) Hegerl
Last update: 08.02.2012