Symptoms of Depression Checklist


	Possible Indicators of Depression

Checklist

	Loss of interest in formerly enjoyable activities		Isolation/withdrawal from social interaction
	Difficulty making decisions		Difficulty concentrating
	Confusion		Forgetfulness
	Sadness, crying		Feelings of helplessness/hopelessness
	Thoughts or plans of death or suicide		Feelings of worthlessness
	Excessive or unreasonable guilt		Self-hatred/low self-esteem
	Irritability		Frequent negative thoughts, easily discouraged
	Anxiety		Sense of dread
	Agitation/restlessness		Fatigue, loss of energy
	Loss (or increase) of appetite		Significant weight loss or gain
	Sleep disturbances (including insomnia or hypersomnia)		Physical pain without a medical explanation [e.g. stomachaches, headaches]

Number of Symptoms Checked: of 22 Total Symptoms.

Note: This list does not include symptoms of mania [such as grandiosity, needing less sleep, excessive engagement in pleasurable activities with potentially painful outcomes, and others] present in Bipolar and Cyclothymic disorders. See Resources for links to more information on these disorders.

Having several symptoms checked on this list doesn't necessarily mean that you have a diagnosable depression. It does suggest that you might benefit from a professional evaluation of your symptoms. Many of these symptoms can be indicative of other maladies, so an accurate assessment is always warranted. If you feel suicidal or fear you might hurt yourself or others, GET HELP IMMEDIATELY! Remember, you don't have to suffer in silence. Help is out there; you have to ask for it.

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Updated on 06/23/2002
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