Everyone experiences the symptoms of depression a little differently, but healthcare professionals have identified some common emotional symptoms of depression, such as sadness, loss of interest, and hopelessness, as well as physical symptoms, such as fatigue, aches and pains, and trouble sleeping.
Fill out the checklist below, then print your results. Use your answers to help you talk to your doctor about how you are feeling. Only your doctor or healthcare professional can make a proper diagnosis.
Thoughts about death or suicide are common in depression, and it's important to take such thoughts seriously. If you feel like giving up or as if you might hurt yourself, get help immediately:
Call your doctor
Go to the emergency room
Call 911
Call the national hotline, 1-800-SUICIDE [1-800-784-2433]
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