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Everyone gets "the blues" from time to time, but when sadness just won't go away, it could be depression. As you answer these confidential questions, think about how you've been feeling every day, most of the day, for at least the past 2 weeks:

Questions:

  1. I've noticed a change in my sleeping pattern such as difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently throughout the night, or oversleeping in the morning.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  2. I feel like I've lost interest in activities that were once enjoyable for me.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  3. I've been feeling sad, blue, unhappy, or down in the dumps.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  4. When the phone rings, I tend to ignore it even when I know it may be a good friend calling.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  5. It feels like I've been drained of all energy and that to do just about anything will take more effort than I can summon.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  6. I've been feeling weepy and crying a lot.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  7. It seems as though everything is going wrong no matter how hard I'm trying.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  8. I've been turning down invitations to get together with friends because trying to socialize feels like it will take more energy than I have or because I think my "down" mood will just depress everyone else.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  9. I find myself purposefully or absentmindedly engaging in risky behavior such as crossing the street when the signal is red, or not wearing my seat belt.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  10. I've been staying home from work or school because of my depressed mood.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  11. It's been taking longer and has seemed harder than usual to make decisions.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  12. I feel inadequate, like a failure, and not very likable.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  13. I've been getting headaches, stomachaches, backaches, or pains in my joints or muscles that can’t be traced to a physical illness or injury.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  14. I've been thinking a lot about my own death.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  15. I've gained weight or lost weight without really trying.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  16. I find it hard to concentrate for any real length of time.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  17. I've been thinking about suicide.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  18. I've been drinking more alcohol than I usually do.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  19. It seems like I've lost interest in sex--or I'm experiencing sexual difficulties.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  20. I've been feeling restless and/or irritable.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time

  21. Eating seems to be more trouble than it’s worth.
     Not at all
     Very seldom
     Sometimes
     Most of the time
     All of the time






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