How do I know if it's depression or if I'm just stressed out and tired?
Question:
Please, serious answers only.
Answers:
You might want to start with a good rest, do away with your routines and do something you have been wanting to do for yourself or get something nice for yourself like a dress etc. Try this for a day or two. This should relieve you of your stress and tiredness. However, if you still continue to feel down, it can be due to depression. Depression is not to be taken lightly. Do talk to your spouse about it as emotional support from your family is very important. Do seek professional help if necessary.
Other Answers:
Here's a site with symptoms of depression. Hopefully it helps! :)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depression.cfm
basic symptoms:
hopelessness
sleeping more
loss of appitite
loss of energy
loss of joy in things you used to like doing
withdrawing
isolating yourself
thoughts of suicide
sadness
feeling guilty or worthless
being over sensitive
if your low mood continuously more than one week .it is depression.
see your doctor because it is certain hormones that you lack when you are depressed. basic symptoms are insomnia, fatgue, appetite loss, weight loss, lack of interest in your favorite hobbies,etc.
Check out (http://www.reducingstress.net ) there is a lot of great articles and expert advice on the subject there.
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