happened to chance upon some online depression tests...
did 5 of them...
all 5 results said i have depression...
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=3323EE4A-4AD6-4408-B82B7DDEB1D2FEB6&si=2765Depression self-assessment
Your score is 38.
This score suggests that you experienced many symptoms of depression in the past week and have a high likelihood of having depression.
If you haven't talked to your doctor or mental health professional yet about your mood and symptoms, now is the time. Taking the assessment is a good first step. But to get the most out of it, to get a definitive diagnosis and to make sure you get appropriate medical treatment, print out the results and share them with your doctor. If you have thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, contact your doctor immediately, call 911 or emergency medical help, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Depression can be insidious — it can make you lose hope and feel like everything, even medical treatment, is futile or pointless. And because depression can make it difficult to make decisions, you may delay seeking treatment while you ponder and reconsider your options, many times over. Or you may want treatment but just are unable to make the effort to get a referral or make an appointment.
But remember, safe and effective treatment for depression is available. That includes medication, psychotherapy or a combination of both.
Those feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, sadness and emptiness don't have to rule your life, though. If you are irritable, aren't sleeping well, or just don't find pleasure in the things you used to, you can do something about it.
Depression generally doesn't go away on its own, so don't try to tough it out. As with many other medical conditions, the earlier treatment begins, the more effective it is and the less likely you are to have a recurrence. Even severe depression can be effectively treated. And with treatment, you should find yourself developing better coping skills, regaining your interest in activities and enjoying life more.
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though they might be online self assessment depression tests...
but i suppose there is some credibility in them...
