Am I Going Through a Depressive Episode?

Would you say that in the past 2 weeks, you have been feeling down, depressed or hopeless nearly every day?

Lately, have you noticed a decrease of interest or enjoyment when taking part in activities you once enjoyed?

Over the past month, have you regularly had trouble falling or staying asleep? Or maybe you regularly tend to stay in bed for longer than you had previously?

Do you often find yourself feeling drained of energy, dreading simple tasks like taking out the garbage or skipping social engagements due to low energy?

Over the past 2 weeks, have you had any thoughts about ending your life?

If you have been feeling down, depressed or hopeless nearly every day for the past 2 weeks, it could be a sign of depression. However, bad periods and mood shifts are also common. If you've felt good for more than half the time over the past 2 weeks and if you feel generally happy with your life, it is unlikely that you are going through a depressive episode. Nevertheless, if you are concerned about your mental health, it is advised you seek out professional help anyway.

A decrease of interest or enjoyment when taking part in activities you once enjoyed is a warning sign of depression. If you have hobbies and all sorts of healthy activities that bring you daily joy and fulfilment, it is unlikely that you are going through a depressive episode. Nevertheless, if you are concerned about your mental health, it is advised you seek out professional help anyway.

If you are not feeling more tired than usual and do not have trouble sleeping, you should not be concerned about a depressive episode. Stressful periods do occur from time to time, and this can sometimes affect your sleeping pattern. Nevertheless, if you are concerned about your mental health, it is advised you seek out professional help anyway.

Feeling drained of energy, dreading simple tasks like taking out the garbage or skipping social engagements due to low energy is a warning sign of depression. Stressful periods do occur from time to time, and this can sometimes affect your sleeping pattern and mood. Still, if there are no other symptoms present then you do not necessarily have a depressive episode. Nevertheless, if you are concerned about your mental health, it is advised you seek out professional help anyway.

Suicidal thoughts or thoughts about harming oneself are to be taken seriously anytime, and are a major warning sign of depression. While you do not necessarily have a depressive episode, it nevertheless advised that you seek out professional help anyway.

You seem to be experiencing many symptoms associated with depression. Depression is a condition that can be treated and monitored, and a professional can help you feel better and overcome the depressive episode. It is therefore strongly recommended that you seek out professional help.