Depression can affect people of all ages. In fact, serious depression can even begin during the tender stage of adolescence.
Today, it is vital than ever to make a distinction between occasional feelings of sadness and depression.
When it comes to the latter, one needs professional help and guidance to overcome it.
So, are you really depressed? If you want to find out, answer a few questions from our Am I Depressed quiz and reveal the truth!
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Question of
Have you gone through a failure or loss of a loved one recently?
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Not at all.
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Not really.
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I failed my recent test/interview (if that counts).
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Yes, I lost something/someone very dear to me.
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Do you have trouble sleeping at night?
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Yes, I don’t remember the last time I had a sound sleep.
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Kind of.
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Only occasionally when I’m upset over something.
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Only when I’m binge-watching.
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Question of
Do you eat well?
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Nope.
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Not really.
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I miss food only when I’m rushing out for a job.
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Yes, I love food.
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Do you feel bad about yourself? That you’re not good enough, you let someone down, etc.
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Yes, all the time! I’m just not good enough.
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Occasionally.
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I do feel bad about myself when I do something wrong.
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Nope.
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Question of
How often do you feel sad?
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All the time.
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Most of the time.
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I’m not keeping count.
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As humans, I do feel sad from time to time.
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When you experience sadness, how do you deal with it?
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Just be alone and stare at the wall.
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Can’t say.
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Cry.
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Sometimes, I cry. Other days, I eat, listen to music, take a good walk (just anything that’d help me feel better).
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Along with sadness, do you experience any other emotions?
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Anxiety and nervousness.
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Hopelessness.
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Nausea from crying too much (sometimes).
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Nope. Maybe anger (if someone else caused me the pain).
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Question of
What do you enjoy doing on weekends? When was the last time you did something you love?
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I don’t even remember.
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Just be on my own. I don’t like to be in the company of people.
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I love spending time with people I love.
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Party, go out, take a trip!
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Question of
Do you feel a lack of motivation and energy?
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Yes, all the time.
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Sometimes.
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Only after a good run.
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Maybe. But I’m boosted most days!
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Do you have thoughts about harming yourself?
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Honestly, yes.
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Occasionally.
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Nope.
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Never.
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