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Self-test: Are You Depressed?

Select the statement within each item that best describes the way you feel today -- namely, the way you are feeling right now.


Be sure to read all the statements in each item before selecting one. None or a little
of the time
Some
of the time
Good part
of the time
Most or all of the time
1. I feel downhearted, blue and sad.
2. Morning is when I feel the best.
3. I have crying spells or feel like it.
4. I have trouble sleeping through the night.
5. I eat as much as I used to.
6. I enjoy looking at, talking to, and being with attractive women/men.
7. I notice that I am losing weight.
8. I have trouble with constipation.
9. My heart beats faster than usual..
10. I get tired for no reason.
11. My mind is as clear as it used to be.
12. I find it easy to do the things I used to.
13. I am restless and can't keep still.
14. I feel hopeful about the future.
15. I am more irritable than usual.
16. I find it easy to make decisions.
17. I feel that I am useful and needed.
18. My life is pretty full.
19. I feel that others would be better off if I were dead.
20. I still enjoy the things I used to do.

Disclaimer: This self-test cannot diagnose any condition or tell you for certain if your symptoms are harming your health; rather, it is a screening test to determine the likelihood of problematic issues. You should see a professional for further evaluation.

Source: Zung Depression Inventory


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