Surveys suggest that around four in ten adults know a friend or relative who is showing signs of depression, and many people are unsure whether what they feel is depression or ordinary low mood. The questions below can help you take a first, informal look. They are not a diagnosis.
Self-check: over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
Answer each as not at all, several days, more than half the days or nearly every day.
- Little interest or pleasure in doing things
- Feeling down, depressed or hopeless
- Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
- Feeling tired or having little energy
- Poor appetite or overeating
- Feeling bad about yourself, or that you are a failure or have let others down
- Trouble concentrating on things such as reading or watching television
- Moving or speaking so slowly that others notice, or being unusually restless
- Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself
What your answers may mean
If the first two questions are answered “more than half the days” or “nearly every day”, or several of the others apply, it is worth talking to a doctor. A doctor can also check for physical causes such as thyroid problems, anaemia or vitamin deficiencies that can look like depression.
If you answered yes to the last question at any level, please speak to a doctor, a trusted person or an emergency helpline today. Depression is treatable, and homeopathic treatment can be a supportive part of care alongside professional assessment.
Learn more
To discuss your situation with a Welling Homeopathy doctor, contact a clinic or call +91 80 80 850 950 for a consultation in person or online.
Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary from person to person.
