The depression checklist is a list of symptoms that someone with depression maybe experiencing. It is normal to feel some of the symptoms from time to time, but if you experience several of them over a period of 2 or 3 weeks, you should seek the help of a professional.

Use the depression checklist to help you assess your feelings, then talk with your doctor or health professional about your concerns.

• Feeling sad, "empty" or generally low

• Crying spells or tearfulness

• Feeling hopeless, worthless or inadequate

• Loss of interest in life - family, friends, hobbies, work

• Lack of direction and purpose

• Disorganized, unable to think clearly and make decisions

• Feeling alone or isolated from others

• Spending less time with family or friends

• Avoiding work or other activities

• Lacking motivation

• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities previously enjoyed

• Feeling tired and weary no matter how much sleep

• Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much

• Reduced appetite and weight loss or increased appetite and weight gain

• Frustrated with everything and everyone

• Feeling selfconcious and ugly or old

• Worries about health

• Loss of interest in sex

• Feeling life isn’t worth living

• Would you like to end your life?

Finally, remember your are not alone - around 15% of people will have a bout of severe depression during their lives and women are twice as likely to be affected. Depression is a real illness with potentially serious consequences if ignored.

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