Depression

ok, this is not to be taken lightly this one, no mucking around please, i actually want some help.

http://community.netdoktor.com/ccs/u...f/goldberg.jsp

DO NOT exaduarate
DO NOT try and make a joke out of it

and post your answers if you feel happy to.

my answers on several goes over 2 weeks has been 64

iv already given this to a few people and when they see my resluts and get talking to me...well, lets just say i get reffered...

5 - You do not have any obvious symptoms of depression. You seem to accept the ups and downs which are a part of normal everyday life

That's what I scored...

Andy, I am disturbed at what you scored, that is not good. Honestly you need some issues you need to work through. Like it says up there, ups and downs are a part of life, you need to go with the flow. Also if you think negative thoughts, negative things will happen to you. I believe depression can be self-inflicted, if you think life is going to give you a raw deal, well, it will. You are so young and you shouldn't be having these thoughts. Maybe you should talk to someone professional, there is no shame in that..
Good luck!

Tash

LOL i got 69 (i always get that number ) so im ****ed up to. Hee hee i know i have low self esteem but i aint depressed i have dicided. :P Im crazy its that simple

What is it with you guys!!!! So young, your whole life ahead.. Jesus!! Read Dr. Phil McGraw.. all I can say.
Just go with the flow... Jesus!! I'm shocked! I was depressed a few weeks ago, couldn't stop crying, but you know what.. I got over it! I have a good life. And that's what you have to focus on. It's never as bad as you think.. really.

Tash

LOL if you had my life youd see how well i actually do to block out things. But i know i dont have a bad life.....look at all those people in the third world thats BAD and sickening....but back to this (nont going of topic lol) i tey to be happy all the time but sometimes you just think **** it i got a load of things i dont want and nothing i do which for me sucks lol anyway excuse me im drunkish lol. Ive found this grate little forum to rant about life :P so im gonna go moan a bit

You know, the thing is, no one's life is perfect.. we all have crap we have to deal with, but at the end of the day (and I know it's a cliche) as long as you have your health and food to eat and a place to live all other things are not important, they are just things that can improve. Yes, I would like someone in my life, but I can focus on the fact that I don't or I can focus on the fact that I like who I am and if someone else can't see that, it is their problem not mine. At the end of the day, it is important that I like who I am, who cares what someone else thinks? It took me a while to get where I am, I don't think that I should base my life on someone else's judgement. No, my life isn't perfect, but it's mine and I will live it the way I like. That's my motto anyway..

Tash

lol i dont care what other people thing of me i was past caring about that along time ago. I dont think i am depressed....but it says thats a symptom so whatever lol. I do get some enjoyment in life and dont take it for granted so im not to bad. :P

I scored an 15.

Joeykid, if you really got a 64 I think you should try to see someone about it. There's no shame in going to a therapist or someone professional. I did it myself about 8 months ago and I'm so glad I did. She helped me to understand exactly what was making me depressed (school ) and that things would get better. And they did.
I also found out I had dysthymia which is a type of depression that ISN'T just in your head - it's a medical thing which I would never have known about and wouldn't be able to treat if I hadn't seen a doctor.

Anyway, good luck and hopefully you'll be able to sort it all out.

I would never go and see one of those like. How could you trust them?, and opening up nah lol. But well done for doing it :P

LOL have taken another 3 depression tests and they all say i am (i ament) but look at this
Dear Physician,

Your patient has some concerns regarding his health and has completed a survey. The survey is designed to assist you in your diagnosis of anxiety disorder, depression, and/or dysthymia and should not to be considered a substitute for your opinion or advice. Based on his responses to this survey, your patient has reported the following information:

He has reported agoraphobic avoidance without meeting DSM-IV criteria for panic.

He :

Has experienced anxiety about going to or being in places or situations because of fear or having an anxiety attack, fear of not being able to escape in the event of an anxiety attack, or fear that help would not be there if needed.
Avoids places or situations because of fear of having an anxiety attack, or fear that help would not be there if needed, or because of feeling "uncomfortable".
Fears or avoids the following situations:
being at home alone
being away from home
standing in line
elevators
bridges
tunnels
exposed places
open fields
wide streets
malls
stores
grocery stores / supermarkets
restaurants
classrooms
crowds
animals
heights
needles / blood
flying
thunderstorms
the dark
dentists
trains
airplanes
riding in cars on busy roads
driving a car on busy roads
Reports that fear or avoidance of the above situations results in considerable / much interference in normal daily life.
NOTE: It should be noted that although your patient did not meet DSM-IV criteria for panic, symptoms of panic may have been reported. Agoraphobic avoidance without a history of panic is thought to be quite rare.

He has reported a fear of public speaking.

He :

Reports of having excessive fear or avoidance of social or work situations because of a fear of embarrassment, humiliation, or judgment (evaluation).
Reports of avoiding speaking in public for fear of embarrasment, humiliation, or judgement (evaluation).
Reports that the above avoidance of public speaking results in extreme / severe interference in normal daily life.
He has reported social anxiety in a number of social and performance situations.

He :

Reports of having excessive fear or avoidance of social or work situations because of a fear of embarrassment, humiliation, or judgement (evaluation).
Reports of avoiding speaking in public for fear of embarrassment, humiliation, or judgement (evaluation).
Reports of avoiding the following situations for fear of embarrassment, humiliation, or judgement (evaluation):
speaking or performing in front of others
dealing with people in authority
talking to strangers
being observed (watched) while eating or drinking
social gatherings / parties
dating situations
being observed (watched) while working
being the center of attention
eye contact
speaking to people you find attractive
Reports that the avoidance of the above situations results in extreme / severe interference in normal daily life.
He has reported a number of obsessive and compulsive symptoms.

He :

Experiences anxiety because of recurring and persistent uncontrollable thoughts.
Is driven to repeat mental rituals acording to special rules or until it feels "just right".
Feels that these thoughts, images, or impulses seem intrusive and strange or inappropriate.
Tries to resist, ignore, or suppress these thoughts , images, or impulses.
Reports the following general themes in relation to intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses:
harm to self or others
doubting (second guessing)
making decisions
counting, praying, repeating
checking
Reports doing the following over and over again according to special rules or until it feels "just right":
checking (locks, doors, stoves...)
repeating (words, numbers, prayers, movements...)
Reports that the above behaviours results in extreme / severe interference in normal daily life.
He has reported a number of symptoms of generalized anxiety.

He :

Reports worrying constantly about several different themes for the past six months or more.
Reports worrying much more then most other people about things such as work, school, family, finances or health.
Is experiencing these worries for most of the time, on most days.
Is having difficulty controlling theses worries and/or reports that they interfere with concentration or productivity.
Reports that when feeling anxious or worried they:
feel restless, keyed up, or on edge
feel tense
feel tired, weak, or easily exhausted
feel irritable
have difficulty concentrating, or find your mind going blank
Reports that the above result in considerable / much interference in normal daily life.
He has reported a number of chronic depressive symptoms.

He :

Has felt depressed, sad, or flat for most of the day for at least two weeks.
Has lost interest or pleasure in things usually enjoyed, and this has been happening for two weeks or more.
Has experienced a constant low mood and irritability for at least two weeks.
Reports feeling the following for the past two weeks or more:
gaining or losing weight
sleeping more or less
talking or moving more slowly
feeling tired or having low energy
having difficulty making decisions or concentrating
feeling guilty or worthless
thinking a lot about hurting yourself
wishing for death or feeling suicidal
Reports that feeling depression or a loss of usual pleasures or interests results in extreme / severe interference in normal daily life.
Reports that this feeling of depression results in considerable / much distress.