Signs of the Real Thing
By Deborah Kotz
Posted 7/29/07
Having five or more of these symptoms for at least two weeks could signal clinical depression:
• depressed mood
• lack of pleasure in all, or most, activities
• significant weight loss or weight gain
• insomnia
• severe agitation or slowing down of normal activities
• fatigue or loss of energy
• feelings of worthlessness
• diminished ability to think or concentrate
• recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
In doubt? A self-test at www.usnews.com/depressionquiz can help you rate your symptoms.