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How Did You Figure You Had Depression Before Being Diagnosed?
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What were your symptoms?

posted June 30, 2018
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This is from WebMD:

Symptoms

There are a lot of signs of depression, but you may not have them all. How intense they are, and how long they last, are different from person to person.

Some of the ways you might feel are:

Sad, empty, or anxious. It will continue over time without getting better or going away.

Helpless, worthless, or guilty. You may feel bad about yourself or your life, or think a lot about losses or failures.

Hopeless. You may be pessimistic or believe that nothing good will ever happen. You may even think about suicide.

Irritable. You may get restless or more cranky than usual.

Less interest in activities. Hobbies or games you usually enjoy may not appeal to you. You may have little or no desire to eat or have sex.

Less energetic. You may feel extremely tired or think more slowly. Daily routines and tasks may seem too hard to manage.

Trouble concentrating. It could be tough to focus. Simple things like reading a newspaper or watching TV may be hard. You may have trouble remembering details. It might seem overwhelming to make a decision, whether it's big or small.

Changes in the way you sleep. You may wake up too early or have trouble falling asleep. The opposite can also happen. You may sleep much longer than usual.

Changes in appetite. You may overeat or not feel hungry. Depression often leads to weight gain or weight loss.

Aches and pains. You may have headaches, cramps, an upset stomach, or digestive problems.

posted July 1, 2018
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Same way I felt depression and anxiety get the best of me alot

posted July 7, 2018
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I slept all the time ,cried alot ,didnt want to see or talk to anybody ,i felt like nobody would miss me if i left

posted July 6, 2018
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Suicidal, drinking and prescription drug abuse to avoid feeling, loss of interest in everything, crying all the time, and feeling like death was better than living :(

posted July 1, 2018
A MyDepressionTeam Member

hopelessness, suicidal ideation and attempt, murderous hatred, self harm

posted June 30, 2018

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