Depression Questionnaire

The following DEPRESSION QUESTIONNAIRE has 16 simple questions that may help identify common symptoms of depression. The results can be a helpful way to discuss your condition with your healthcare provider and actually help him/her diagnose your condition. After answering the questions provided on the following pages, print the completed questionnaire and discuss any concerns with your doctor.

As with any medical illness or condition, only your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional can provide a diagnosis of depression. The following questionnaire is intended to help you discuss symptoms with a qualified healthcare professional. This questionnaire is not intended to serve as a substitute for a diagnosis of depression by a qualified healthcare professional. If you think you may have depression, you should visit your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional as soon as possible.

Complete the questionnaire below, print it out and take the results to your doctor.

Choose the items that best describe you over the last 7 days.
Falling Asleep:
I never take longer than 30 minutes to fall asleep.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, less than half the time.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.
I take more than 60 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.
Sleep During the Night:
I do not wake up at night.
I have a restless, light sleep with a few brief awakenings each night.
I wake up at least once a night, but I go back to sleep easily.
I awaken more than once a night and stay awake for 20 minutes or more, more than half the time.
Waking Up Too Early:
Most of the time, I awaken no more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
More than half the time I awaken more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
I almost always awaken at least one hour or so before I need to, but I go back to sleep eventually.
I awaken at least one hour before I need to, and can't go back to sleep.
Sleeping Too Much:
I sleep no longer than 7-8 hours/night, without napping during the day.
I sleep no longer than 10 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep no longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
Feeling Sad:
I do not feel sad.
I feel sad less than half the time.
I feel sad more than half the time.
I feel sad nearly all of the time.
Decreased Appetite:
There is no change in my usual appetite.
I eat somewhat less often or lesser amounts of food than usual.
I eat much less than usual and only with personal effort.
I rarely eat within a 24-hour period, and only with extreme personal effort or when others persuade me to eat.
Increased Appetite:
There is no change from my usual appetite.
I feel a need to eat more frequently than usual.
I regularly eat more often and/or greater amounts of food than usual.
I feel driven to overeat both at mealtime and between meals.
Decreased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight loss.
I have lost 2 pounds or more.
I have lost 5 pounds or more.
Increased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight gain.
I have gained 2 pounds or more.
I have gained 5 pounds or more.
Concentration/Decision-Making:
There is no change in my usual capacity to concentrate or make decisions.
I occasionally feel indecisive or find that my attention wanders.
Most of the time, I struggle to focus my attention or to make decisions.
I cannot concentrate well enough to read or cannot make even minor decisions.
View of Myself:
I see myself as equally worthwhile and deserving as other people.
I am more self-blaming than usual.
I largely believe that I cause problems for others.
I think almost constantly about major and minor defects in myself.
Thoughts of Death or Suicide:
I do not think of suicide or death.
I feel that life is empty or wonder if it's worth living.
I think of suicide or death several times a week for several minutes.
I think of suicide or death several times a day in some detail, or I have made specific plans for suicide or have actually tried to take my life.
General Interest:
There is no change from usual in how interested I am in other people or activities.
I notice that I am less interested in people or activities.
I find I have interest in only one or two of my formerly pursued activities.
I have virtually no interest in formerly pursued activities.
Energy Level:
There is no change in my usual level of energy.
I get tired more easily than usual.
I have to make a big effort to start or finish my usual daily activities (for example, shopping, homework, cooking or going to work).
I really cannot carry out most of my usual daily activities because I just don't have the energy.
Feeling Slowed Down:
I think, speak, and move at my usual rate of speed.
I find that my thinking is slowed down or my voice sounds dull or flat.
It takes me several seconds to respond to most questions and I'm sure my thinking is slowed.
I am often unable to respond to questions without extreme effort.
Feeling Restless:
I do not feel restless.
I'm often fidgety, wringing my hands, or need to shift how I am sitting.
I have impulses to move about and am quite restless.
At times, I am unable to stay seated and need to pace around.
© 2000, A. John Rush, M.D., Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (Self Report) (QIDS-SR)

this is a really great questionnaire b/c it goes into real specifics & is alot more objective

Thanks, Lindsay for finding this & posting it

Orso

It seems to Me to be a good Questionnaire good job.

That questionnaire was a good one. You did a very good job.

Thanks to EVERYONE! Feel free to copy and paste it into your own email, MS word or notepad and put and X next to the question that suites you, then print it out to take to your pDoc!

That's really good...I have a lot of those stupid symptoms

Linsay,

Are you a therapist?

Albert

Choose the items that best describe you over the last 7 days.
Falling Asleep:
I never take longer than 30 minutes to fall asleep.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, less than half the time.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.
I take more than 60 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.X
Sleep During the Night:
I do not wake up at night.X
I have a restless, light sleep with a few brief awakenings each night.
I wake up at least once a night, but I go back to sleep easily.
I awaken more than once a night and stay awake for 20 minutes or more, more than half the time.
Waking Up Too Early:
Most of the time, I awaken no more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
More than half the time I awaken more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
I almost always awaken at least one hour or so before I need to, but I go back to sleep eventually.
I awaken at least one hour before I need to, and can't go back to sleep.X
Sleeping Too Much:
I sleep no longer than 7-8 hours/night, without napping during the day.X
I sleep no longer than 10 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep no longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
Feeling Sad:
I do not feel sad.
I feel sad less than half the time.
I feel sad more than half the time.
I feel sad nearly all of the time.X
Decreased Appetite:
There is no change in my usual appetite.X
I eat somewhat less often or lesser amounts of food than usual.
I eat much less than usual and only with personal effort.
I rarely eat within a 24-hour period, and only with extreme personal effort or when others persuade me to eat.
Increased Appetite:
There is no change from my usual appetite.
I feel a need to eat more frequently than usual.
I regularly eat more often and/or greater amounts of food than usual.
I feel driven to overeat both at mealtime and between meals.X
Decreased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.X
I feel as if I've had a slight weight loss.
I have lost 2 pounds or more.
I have lost 5 pounds or more.
Increased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight gain.
I have gained 2 pounds or more.X
I have gained 5 pounds or more.
Concentration/Decision-Making:
There is no change in my usual capacity to concentrate or make decisions.
I occasionally feel indecisive or find that my attention wanders.
Most of the time, I struggle to focus my attention or to make decisions.
I cannot concentrate well enough to read or cannot make even minor decisions.X
View of Myself:
I see myself as equally worthwhile and deserving as other people.
I am more self-blaming than usual.
I largely believe that I cause problems for others.
I think almost constantly about major and minor defects in myself.X
Thoughts of Death or Suicide:
I do not think of suicide or death.
I feel that life is empty or wonder if it's worth living.
I think of suicide or death several times a week for several minutes.
I think of suicide or death several times a day in some detail, or I have made specific plans for suicide or have actually tried to take my life.X
General Interest:
There is no change from usual in how interested I am in other people or activities.
I notice that I am less interested in people or activities.
I find I have interest in only one or two of my formerly pursued activities.X
I have virtually no interest in formerly pursued activities.
Energy Level:
There is no change in my usual level of energy.
I get tired more easily than usual.
I have to make a big effort to start or finish my usual daily activities (for example, shopping, homework, cooking or going to work).X
I really cannot carry out most of my usual daily activities because I just don't have the energy.
Feeling Slowed Down:
I think, speak, and move at my usual rate of speed.
I find that my thinking is slowed down or my voice sounds dull or flat.
It takes me several seconds to respond to most questions and I'm sure my thinking is slowed.
I am often unable to respond to questions without extreme effort.X
Feeling Restless:
I do not feel restless.
I'm often fidgety, wringing my hands, or need to shift how I am sitting.
I have impulses to move about and am quite restless.
At times, I am unable to stay seated and need to pace around.X

I don't know if it sounds weird, but some times I'm dead than other times I'm figidty, squirming, yelling, irritated, restless, having thoughts race around, talkative, etc and it goes on and on and on.

Going by that I'm not doing good at all.

Falling Asleep:
I DON'T SLEEP!![i]

Feeling Sad:
I do not feel sad.
I feel sad less than half the time.
I feel sad more than half the time.
I feel sad nearly all of the time. xxx
Decreased Appetite:
There is no change in my usual appetite.
I eat somewhat less often or lesser amounts of food than usual.
I eat much less than usual and only with personal effort.
I rarely eat within a 24-hour period, and only with extreme personal effort or when others persuade me to eat.xxx
Increased Appetite:
There is no change from my usual appetite.
I feel a need to eat more frequently than usual.
I regularly eat more often and/or greater amounts of food than usual.
I feel driven to overeat both at mealtime and between meals.
Decreased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight loss.
I have lost 2 pounds or more.
I have lost 5 pounds or more.xxxx

Concentration/Decision-Making:
There is no change in my usual capacity to concentrate or make decisions.
I occasionally feel indecisive or find that my attention wanders.
Most of the time, I struggle to focus my attention or to make decisions.xxx
I cannot concentrate well enough to read or cannot make even minor decisions.
View of Myself:
I see myself as equally worthwhile and deserving as other people.
I am more self-blaming than usual.
I largely believe that I cause problems for others.xxx
I think almost constantly about major and minor defects in myself.
Thoughts of Death or Suicide:
I do not think of suicide or death.
I feel that life is empty or wonder if it's worth living.xxx
I think of suicide or death several times a week for several minutes.
I think of suicide or death several times a day in some detail, or I have made specific plans for suicide or have actually tried to take my life.
General Interest:
There is no change from usual in how interested I am in other people or activities.
I notice that I am less interested in people or activities.
I find I have interest in only one or two of my formerly pursued activities.xxx
I have virtually no interest in formerly pursued activities.
Energy Level:
There is no change in my usual level of energy.
I get tired more easily than usual.
I have to make a big effort to start or finish my usual daily activities (for example, shopping, homework, cooking or going to work).
I really cannot carry out most of my usual daily activities because I just don't have the energy.xxx
Feeling Slowed Down:
I think, speak, and move at my usual rate of speed.
I find that my thinking is slowed down or my voice sounds dull or flat.X~~~~~~~

Complete the questionnaire below, print it out and take the results to your doctor.

Choose the items that best describe you over the last 7 days.
Falling Asleep:
I never take longer than 30 minutes to fall asleep.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, less than half the time.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.
I take more than 60 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time. X
Sleep During the Night:
I do not wake up at night.
I have a restless, light sleep with a few brief awakenings each night. X
I wake up at least once a night, but I go back to sleep easily.
I awaken more than once a night and stay awake for 20 minutes or more, more than half the time.
Waking Up Too Early:
Most of the time, I awaken no more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
More than half the time I awaken more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
I almost always awaken at least one hour or so before I need to, but I go back to sleep eventually.
I awaken at least one hour before I need to, and can't go back to sleep. X
Sleeping Too Much:
I sleep no longer than 7-8 hours/night, without napping during the day.
I sleep no longer than 10 hours in a 24-hour period including naps. X
I sleep no longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
Feeling Sad:
I do not feel sad.
I feel sad less than half the time.
I feel sad more than half the time. X
I feel sad nearly all of the time.
Decreased Appetite:
There is no change in my usual appetite.
I eat somewhat less often or lesser amounts of food than usual.
I eat much less than usual and only with personal effort.
I rarely eat within a 24-hour period, and only with extreme personal effort or when others persuade me to eat. X
Increased Appetite:
There is no change from my usual appetite. X
I feel a need to eat more frequently than usual.
I regularly eat more often and/or greater amounts of food than usual.
I feel driven to overeat both at mealtime and between meals.
Decreased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight loss.
I have lost 2 pounds or more.
I have lost 5 pounds or more.
Increased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight gain.
I have gained 2 pounds or more.
I have gained 5 pounds or more.
Concentration/Decision-Making:
There is no change in my usual capacity to concentrate or make decisions.
I occasionally feel indecisive or find that my attention wanders.
Most of the time, I struggle to focus my attention or to make decisions. X
I cannot concentrate well enough to read or cannot make even minor decisions.
View of Myself:
I see myself as equally worthwhile and deserving as other people.
I am more self-blaming than usual.
I largely believe that I cause problems for others.
I think almost constantly about major and minor defects in myself. X
Thoughts of Death or Suicide:
I do not think of suicide or death.
I feel that life is empty or wonder if it's worth living. X
I think of suicide or death several times a week for several minutes.
I think of suicide or death several times a day in some detail, or I have made specific plans for suicide or have actually tried to take my life.
General Interest:
There is no change from usual in how interested I am in other people or activities.
I notice that I am less interested in people or activities. X
I find I have interest in only one or two of my formerly pursued activities.
I have virtually no interest in formerly pursued activities.
Energy Level:
There is no change in my usual level of energy.
I get tired more easily than usual.
I have to make a big effort to start or finish my usual daily activities (for example, shopping, homework, cooking or going to work). X
I really cannot carry out most of my usual daily activities because I just don't have the energy.
Feeling Slowed Down:
I think, speak, and move at my usual rate of speed.
I find that my thinking is slowed down or my voice sounds dull or flat.
It takes me several seconds to respond to most questions and I'm sure my thinking is slowed. X
I am often unable to respond to questions without extreme effort.
Feeling Restless:
I do not feel restless.
I'm often fidgety, wringing my hands, or need to shift how I am sitting. X
I have impulses to move about and am quite restless.
At times, I am unable to stay seated and need to pace around.
© 2000, A. John Rush, M.D., Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (Self Report) (QIDS-SR)

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If you are having symptoms of depression for more than two weeks, then you could probably benefit from some treatment.

I understand it's confusing, because there are so many types of depression--everything from a mild depression, called dysthymia, to major depression.

That questionnaire can help your doctor to make a diagnosis and direct you to the right type of help for your situation.

KA

This questionnaire idea is really is good one!

The following DEPRESSION QUESTIONNAIRE has 16 simple questions that may help identify common symptoms of depression. The results can be a helpful way to discuss your condition with your healthcare provider and actually help him/her diagnose your condition. After answering the questions provided on the following pages, print the completed questionnaire and discuss any concerns with your doctor.

As with any medical illness or condition, only your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional can provide a diagnosis of depression. The following questionnaire is intended to help you discuss symptoms with a qualified healthcare professional. This questionnaire is not intended to serve as a substitute for a diagnosis of depression by a qualified healthcare professional. If you think you may have depression, you should visit your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional as soon as possible.

Complete the questionnaire below, print it out and take the results to your doctor.

Choose the items that best describe you over the last 7 days.
Falling Asleep:
I never take longer than 30 minutes to fall asleep.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, less than half the time.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.
I take more than 60 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time. X
Sleep During the Night:
I do not wake up at night.
I have a restless, light sleep with a few brief awakenings each night.
I wake up at least once a night, but I go back to sleep easily.
I awaken more than once a night and stay awake for 20 minutes or more, more than half the time.
Waking Up Too Early:
Most of the time, I awaken no more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
More than half the time I awaken more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
I almost always awaken at least one hour or so before I need to, but I go back to sleep eventually.
I awaken at least one hour before I need to, and can't go back to sleep. X
Sleeping Too Much:
I sleep no longer than 7-8 hours/night, without napping during the day.
I sleep no longer than 10 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep no longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
Feeling Sad:
I do not feel sad.
I feel sad less than half the time.
I feel sad more than half the time.
I feel sad nearly all of the time. X
Decreased Appetite:
There is no change in my usual appetite.
I eat somewhat less often or lesser amounts of food than usual.
I eat much less than usual and only with personal effort. X
I rarely eat within a 24-hour period, and only with extreme personal effort or when others persuade me to eat.
Increased Appetite:
There is no change from my usual appetite.
I feel a need to eat more frequently than usual.
I regularly eat more often and/or greater amounts of food than usual.
I feel driven to overeat both at mealtime and between meals.
Decreased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight loss.
I have lost 2 pounds or more.
I have lost 5 pounds or more.
Increased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight gain.
I have gained 2 pounds or more.
I have gained 5 pounds or more.
Concentration/Decision-Making:
There is no change in my usual capacity to concentrate or make decisions.
I occasionally feel indecisive or find that my attention wanders.
Most of the time, I struggle to focus my attention or to make decisions. X
I cannot concentrate well enough to read or cannot make even minor decisions.
View of Myself:
I see myself as equally worthwhile and deserving as other people.
I am more self-blaming than usual.
I largely believe that I cause problems for others.
I think almost constantly about major and minor defects in myself. X
Thoughts of Death or Suicide:
I do not think of suicide or death.
I feel that life is empty or wonder if it's worth living.
I think of suicide or death several times a week for several minutes. X
I think of suicide or death several times a day in some detail, or I have made specific plans for suicide or have actually tried to take my life.
General Interest:
There is no change from usual in how interested I am in other people or activities.
I notice that I am less interested in people or activities.
I find I have interest in only one or two of my formerly pursued activities.
I have virtually no interest in formerly pursued activities. X
Energy Level:
There is no change in my usual level of energy.
I get tired more easily than usual.
I have to make a big effort to start or finish my usual daily activities (for example, shopping, homework, cooking or going to work). X
I really cannot carry out most of my usual daily activities because I just don't have the energy.
Feeling Slowed Down:
I think, speak, and move at my usual rate of speed.
I find that my thinking is slowed down or my voice sounds dull or flat.
It takes me several seconds to respond to most questions and I'm sure my thinking is slowed. X
I am often unable to respond to questions without extreme effort.
Feeling Restless:
I do not feel restless.
I'm often fidgety, wringing my hands, or need to shift how I am sitting.
I have impulses to move about and am quite restless.
At times, I am unable to stay seated and need to pace around. X
© 2000, A. John Rush, M.D., Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (Self Report) (QIDS-SR)

Great Questionnaire. i think this could help me find out a little more about Taylor (my friend who has depression).

After reading that, it seems like I am all over the place from one week to another...

WOW...
I'm really depressed

Choose the items that best describe you over the last 7 days.

Falling Asleep:
I never take longer than 30 minutes to fall asleep.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, less than half the time. X
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.
I take more than 60 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.

Sleep During the Night:
I do not wake up at night.
I have a restless, light sleep with a few brief awakenings each night.
I wake up at least once a night, but I go back to sleep easily. X
I awaken more than once a night and stay awake for 20 minutes or more, more than half the time.

Waking Up Too Early:
Most of the time, I awaken no more than 30 minutes before I need to get up. X
More than half the time I awaken more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
I almost always awaken at least one hour or so before I need to, but I go back to sleep eventually.
I awaken at least one hour before I need to, and can't go back to sleep.

Sleeping Too Much:
I sleep no longer than 7-8 hours/night, without napping during the day. X
I sleep no longer than 10 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep no longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.

Feeling Sad:
I do not feel sad.
I feel sad less than half the time.
I feel sad more than half the time. X
I feel sad nearly all of the time.

Decreased Appetite:
There is no change in my usual appetite. X
I eat somewhat less often or lesser amounts of food than usual.
I eat much less than usual and only with personal effort.
I rarely eat within a 24-hour period, and only with extreme personal effort or when others persuade me to eat.

Increased Appetite:
There is no change from my usual appetite.
I feel a need to eat more frequently than usual.
I regularly eat more often and/or greater amounts of food than usual.
I feel driven to overeat both at mealtime and between meals. X

Decreased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight. X
I feel as if I've had a slight weight loss.
I have lost 2 pounds or more.
I have lost 5 pounds or more.

Increased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight gain.
I have gained 2 pounds or more. X
I have gained 5 pounds or more.

Concentration/Decision-Making:
There is no change in my usual capacity to concentrate or make decisions.
I occasionally feel indecisive or find that my attention wanders. X
Most of the time, I struggle to focus my attention or to make decisions.
I cannot concentrate well enough to read or cannot make even minor decisions.

View of Myself:
I see myself as equally worthwhile and deserving as other people.
I am more self-blaming than usual.
I largely believe that I cause problems for others.
I think almost constantly about major and minor defects in myself. X

Thoughts of Death or Suicide:
I do not think of suicide or death.
I feel that life is empty or wonder if it's worth living. X
I think of suicide or death several times a week for several minutes.
I think of suicide or death several times a day in some detail, or I have made specific plans for suicide or have actually tried to take my life.

General Interest:
There is no change from usual in how interested I am in other people or activities. X
I notice that I am less interested in people or activities.
I find I have interest in only one or two of my formerly pursued activities.
I have virtually no interest in formerly pursued activities.

Energy Level:
There is no change in my usual level of energy.
I get tired more easily than usual. X
I have to make a big effort to start or finish my usual daily activities (for example, shopping, homework, cooking or going to work).
I really cannot carry out most of my usual daily activities because I just don't have the energy.

Feeling Slowed Down:
I think, speak, and move at my usual rate of speed. X
I find that my thinking is slowed down or my voice sounds dull or flat.
It takes me several seconds to respond to most questions and I'm sure my thinking is slowed.
I am often unable to respond to questions without extreme effort.

Feeling Restless:
I do not feel restless.
I'm often fidgety, wringing my hands, or need to shift how I am sitting. X
I have impulses to move about and am quite restless.
At times, I am unable to stay seated and need to pace around.

© 2000, A. John Rush, M.D., Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (Self Report) (QIDS-SR)

Not so bad right now? It's quite difficult to think about just a week, when you have been depressed almost all your life.

This was a better questionnaire than those I have done before. Usually they don't have "increased appetite" and "increased weight" at all, and I've always wondered why.

I took this on another site and the result was that I am mild to moderately depressed.
Falling Asleep:
I never take longer than 30 minutes to fall asleep.

Sleep During the Night:
I wake up at least once a night, but I go back to sleep easily.

Waking Up Too Early:
I almost always awaken at least one hour or so before I need to, but I go back to sleep eventually.

Sleeping Too Much:
I sleep no longer than 10 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.

Feeling Sad:
I feel sad less than half the time.

Decreased Appetite:
I eat somewhat less often or lesser amounts of food than usual.

Increased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I feel as if I've had a slight weight gain.

There is no change in my usual capacity to concentrate or make decisions.

View of Myself:
I am more self-blaming than usual.

Thoughts of Death or Suicide:
I do not think of suicide or death.

General Interest:
I have virtually no interest in formerly pursued activities.

Energy Level:
I have to make a big effort to start or finish my usual daily activities (for example, shopping, homework, cooking or going to work).

Feeling Slowed Down:
I think, speak, and move at my usual rate of speed.

Feeling Restless:
I do not feel restless.

I dont know where else to start. i have no idea if im depressed or what. either i am so messed up or most others around me are. im lost. i answered this questionnaire, maybe someone can review it for me and tell me what you think.
thanks

Choose the items that best describe you over the last 7 days.
Falling Asleep:
I never take longer than 30 minutes to fall asleep.I usually pass out
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, less than half the time.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.
I take more than 60 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.
Sleep During the Night:
I do not wake up at night.
I have a restless, light sleep with a few brief awakenings each night.
I wake up at least once a night, but I go back to sleep easily.
I awaken more than once a night and stay awake for 20 minutes or more, more than half the time.
Waking Up Too Early:
Most of the time, I awaken no more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
More than half the time I awaken more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
I almost always awaken at least one hour or so before I need to, but I go back to sleep eventually.
I awaken at least one hour before I need to, and can't go back to sleep.
None of the above - I have to drag myself out of bed
Sleeping Too Much:
I sleep no longer than 7-8 hours/night, without napping during the day.
I sleep no longer than 10 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep no longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
Feeling Sad:
I do not feel sad.
I feel sad less than half the time.
I feel sad more than half the time.
I feel sad nearly all of the time.
Decreased Appetite:
There is no change in my usual appetite.
I eat somewhat less often or lesser amounts of food than usual.
I eat much less than usual and only with personal effort.
I rarely eat within a 24-hour period, and only with extreme personal effort or when others persuade me to eat.
None of the above
Increased Appetite:
There is no change from my usual appetite.
I feel a need to eat more frequently than usual.
I regularly eat more often and/or greater amounts of food than usual.
I feel driven to overeat both at mealtime and between meals.
Decreased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight loss.
I have lost 2 pounds or more.
I have lost 5 pounds or more.
None of the above
Increased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight gain.
I have gained 2 pounds or more.
I have gained 5 pounds or more.I have gained 150lbs in the last 3 years
Concentration/Decision-Making:
There is no change in my usual capacity to concentrate or make decisions.
I occasionally feel indecisive or find that my attention wanders.
Most of the time, I struggle to focus my attention or to make decisions.
I cannot concentrate well enough to read or cannot make even minor decisions.
View of Myself:
I see myself as equally worthwhile and deserving as other people.
I am more self-blaming than usual.
I largely believe that I cause problems for others.
I think almost constantly about major and minor defects in myself.
Thoughts of Death or Suicide:
I do not think of suicide or death.
I feel that life is empty or wonder if it's worth living.I think I still have hope.....somewhere
I think of suicide or death several times a week for several minutes.
I think of suicide or death several times a day in some detail, or I have made specific plans for suicide or have actually tried to take my life.
General Interest:
There is no change from usual in how interested I am in other people or activities.
I notice that I am less interested in people or activities.
I find I have interest in only one or two of my formerly pursued activities.
I have virtually no interest in formerly pursued activities.
Energy Level:
There is no change in my usual level of energy.
I get tired more easily than usual.
I have to make a big effort to start or finish my usual daily activities (for example, shopping, homework, cooking or going to work).
I really cannot carry out most of my usual daily activities because I just don't have the energy.
Feeling Slowed Down:
I think, speak, and move at my usual rate of speed.
I find that my thinking is slowed down or my voice sounds dull or flat.
It takes me several seconds to respond to most questions and I'm sure my thinking is slowed.
I am often unable to respond to questions without extreme effort.
Feeling Restless:
I do not feel restless.
I'm often fidgety, wringing my hands, or need to shift how I am sitting.
I have impulses to move about and am quite restless.
At times, I am unable to stay seated and need to pace around.

Falling Asleep:
I never take longer than 30 minutes to fall asleep.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, less than half the time.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.
I take more than 60 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.
Sleep During the Night:
I do not wake up at night.
I have a restless, light sleep with a few brief awakenings each night.
I wake up at least once a night, but I go back to sleep easily.
I awaken more than once a night and stay awake for 20 minutes or more, more than half the time.
Waking Up Too Early:
Most of the time, I awaken no more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
More than half the time I awaken more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
I almost always awaken at least one hour or so before I need to, but I go back to sleep eventually.
I awaken at least one hour before I need to, and can't go back to sleep.
Sleeping Too Much:
I sleep no longer than 7-8 hours/night, without napping during the day.
I sleep no longer than 10 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep no longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
Feeling Sad:
I do not feel sad.
I feel sad less than half the time.
I feel sad more than half the time.
I feel sad nearly all of the time.
Decreased Appetite:
There is no change in my usual appetite.
I eat somewhat less often or lesser amounts of food than usual.
I eat much less than usual and only with personal effort.
I rarely eat within a 24-hour period, and only with extreme personal effort or when others persuade me to eat.
Increased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight gain.
I have gained 2 pounds or more.
I have gained 5 pounds or more.
Concentration/Decision-Making:
There is no change in my usual capacity to concentrate or make decisions.
I occasionally feel indecisive or find that my attention wanders.
Most of the time, I struggle to focus my attention or to make decisions.
I cannot concentrate well enough to read or cannot make even minor decisions.
View of Myself:
I see myself as equally worthwhile and deserving as other people.
I am more self-blaming than usual.
I largely believe that I cause problems for others.
I think almost constantly about major and minor defects in myself.
Thoughts of Death or Suicide:
I do not think of suicide or death.
I feel that life is empty or wonder if it's worth living.
I think of suicide or death several times a week for several minutes.
I think of suicide or death several times a day in some detail, or I have made specific plans for suicide or have actually tried to take my life.
General Interest:
There is no change from usual in how interested I am in other people or activities.
I notice that I am less interested in people or activities.
I find I have interest in only one or two of my formerly pursued activities.
I have virtually no interest in formerly pursued activities.
Energy Level:
There is no change in my usual level of energy.
I get tired more easily than usual.
I have to make a big effort to start or finish my usual daily activities (for example, shopping, homework, cooking or going to work).
I really cannot carry out most of my usual daily activities because I just don't have the energy.
Feeling Slowed Down:
I , speak, and move at my usual rate of speed.
I find that my thinking is slowed down or my voice sounds dull or flat.
It takes me several seconds to respond to most questions and I'm sure my thinking is slowed.
I am often unable to respond to questions without extreme effort.
Feeling Restless:
I do not feel restless.
I'm often fidgety, wringing my hands, or need to shift how I am sitting.
I have impulses to move about and am quite restless.
At times, I am unable to stay seated and need to pace around.
© 2000, A. John Rush, M.D., Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (Self Report) (QIDS-SR)

This post has been edited by destructive: Jul 10 2006, 08:02 AM

Thanks Lindsay! This is really helpful!

So now that I know, I just have to find the energie to do something about it!
HELP, I'm stuck in a vicious circle!

Hi

I've just signed up tonight because I've been seriously considering if the way I've been feeling on again/off again is something I need to really look into. I've been doing some research into depression and stress for most of the weekend and intend on visiting my school counsellor. This questionnaire has helped a lot just to determine what's been going on and to at least have something to back up what I want to ask.

I work full-time as a manager with 15-18 people under me. It's not brain surgery but all of those people depend on me. I had to convince my boss last November when I took this position that I could do this and still attend school full-time in January. School is something I've been wanting to do for a very long time, something I consider a personal achievement that I need to follow through on. Having completed (or almost) 2 semesters I see I start out very strong, hopeful and enjoy everything I'm doing. But near the end of the semester I seem to lose interest completely for no reason. My marks are decent, I'm happy with the work. I'm not having any trouble balancing a full-time job and school at the same time. But I also don't have the time for me as much as I used to. School really is where I want to be and I do enjoy it, but for the last 2 weeks I've not gone at all, stayed home, barely had anything to eat and just not cared. My exams are a week away! I don't understand how I can not care about it all when I'm doing very well, how I seem to throw it away at times. What doesn't make sense to me is I'm actually excited to go into 3rd semester yet can't seem to get motivated enough to deal with the last month of this semester.

I think I basically just said everything I'm going to ask about when I make an appointment. I'm worried it will get worse. But I also hope that it's just stress and I can overcome it. I know I've taken a lot on and have been doing so for more than half the year. I can't financially quit my job or reduce the hours. The worst/best about my job is that I make my own schedule, I'm my own boss and very rarely answer to anyone else. They let me do my own thing. If I reduce my hours/position, then I have to answer to someone else and that may affect my capabilities at school. It's taken me a long time to get into a program I honestly enjoy, which I still do. I know the path I want to travel with school, I see it very clearly and still want it very much. So it scares me that I seem to have these weeks/months where I just stop caring and don't have the energy, yet sleep all of the time. I want to figure it out.

So I'm taking this questionnaire in with me and asking questions. Thank you!

Thanx for the Questionnaire i am going to answer it now.

Falling Asleep:
I never take longer than 30 minutes to fall asleep.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, less than half the time.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.
I take more than 60 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.
Sleep During the Night:
I do not wake up at night.
I have a restless, light sleep with a few brief awakenings each night.
I wake up at least once a night, but I go back to sleep easily.
I awaken more than once a night and stay awake for 20 minutes or more, more than half the time.
Waking Up Too Early:
Most of the time, I awaken no more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
More than half the time I awaken more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
I almost always awaken at least one hour or so before I need to, but I go back to sleep eventually.
I awaken at least one hour before I need to, and can't go back to sleep.
Sleeping Too Much:
I sleep no longer than 7-8 hours/night, without napping during the day.
I sleep no longer than 10 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep no longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
Feeling Sad:
I do not feel sad.
I feel sad less than half the time.
I feel sad more than half the time.
I feel sad nearly all of the time.
Decreased Appetite:
There is no change in my usual appetite.
I eat somewhat less often or lesser amounts of food than usual.
I eat much less than usual and only with personal effort.
I rarely eat within a 24-hour period, and only with extreme personal effort or when others persuade me to eat.
Increased Appetite:
There is no change from my usual appetite.
I feel a need to eat more frequently than usual.
I regularly eat more often and/or greater amounts of food than usual.
I feel driven to overeat both at mealtime and between meals.
Decreased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight loss.
I have lost 2 pounds or more.
I have lost 5 pounds or more.
Increased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight gain.
I have gained 2 pounds or more.
I have gained 5 pounds or more.
Concentration/Decision-Making:
There is no change in my usual capacity to concentrate or make decisions.
I occasionally feel indecisive or find that my attention wanders.
Most of the time, I struggle to focus my attention or to make decisions.
I cannot concentrate well enough to read or cannot make even minor decisions.
View of Myself:
I see myself as equally worthwhile and deserving as other people.
I am more self-blaming than usual.
I largely believe that I cause problems for others.
I think almost constantly about major and minor defects in myself.
Thoughts of Death or Suicide:
I do not think of suicide or death.
I feel that life is empty or wonder if it's worth living.
I think of suicide or death several times a week for several minutes.
I think of suicide or death several times a day in some detail, or I have made specific plans for suicide or have actually tried to take my life.
General Interest:
There is no change from usual in how interested I am in other people or activities.
I notice that I am less interested in people or activities.
I find I have interest in only one or two of my formerly pursued activities.
I have virtually no interest in formerly pursued activities.
Energy Level:
There is no change in my usual level of energy.
I get tired more easily than usual.
I have to make a big effort to start or finish my usual daily activities (for example, shopping, homework, cooking or going to work).
I really cannot carry out most of my usual daily activities because I just don't have the energy.
Feeling Slowed Down:
I think, speak, and move at my usual rate of speed.
I find that my thinking is slowed down or my voice sounds dull or flat.
It takes me several seconds to respond to most questions and I'm sure my thinking is slowed.
I am often unable to respond to questions without extreme effort.
Feeling Restless:
I do not feel restless.
I'm often fidgety, wringing my hands, or need to shift how I am sitting.
I have impulses to move about and am quite restless.
At times, I am unable to stay seated and need to pace around.

Linsay,

Thanks very much for this...It should be very useful when i eventually see my councillor!!

MrSnappy

Interesting.

Choose the items that best describe you over the last 7 days.
Falling Asleep:
I never take longer than 30 minutes to fall asleep.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, less than half the time.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.
I take more than 60 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.

Sleep During the Night:
I do not wake up at night.
I have a restless, light sleep with a few brief awakenings each night.
I wake up at least once a night, but I go back to sleep easily.
I awaken more than once a night and stay awake for 20 minutes or more, more than half the time.

Waking Up Too Early:
Most of the time, I awaken no more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
More than half the time I awaken more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
I almost always awaken at least one hour or so before I need to, but I go back to sleep eventually.
I awaken at least one hour before I need to, and can't go back to sleep.

Sleeping Too Much:
I sleep no longer than 7-8 hours/night, without napping during the day.
I sleep no longer than 10 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep no longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.

Feeling Sad:
I do not feel sad.
I feel sad less than half the time.
I feel sad more than half the time.
I feel sad nearly all of the time.

Decreased Appetite:
There is no change in my usual appetite.
I eat somewhat less often or lesser amounts of food than usual.
I eat much less than usual and only with personal effort.
I rarely eat within a 24-hour period, and only with extreme personal effort or when others persuade me to eat.

Increased Appetite:
There is no change from my usual appetite.
I feel a need to eat more frequently than usual.
I regularly eat more often and/or greater amounts of food than usual.
I feel driven to overeat both at mealtime and between meals.

Decreased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight loss.
I have lost 2 pounds or more.
I have lost 5 pounds or more.

Increased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight gain.
I have gained 2 pounds or more.
I have gained 5 pounds or more.

Concentration/Decision-Making:
There is no change in my usual capacity to concentrate or make decisions.
I occasionally feel indecisive or find that my attention wanders.
Most of the time, I struggle to focus my attention or to make decisions.
I cannot concentrate well enough to read or cannot make even minor decisions.

View of Myself:
I see myself as equally worthwhile and deserving as other people.
I am more self-blaming than usual.
I largely believe that I cause problems for others.
I think almost constantly about major and minor defects in myself.

Thoughts of Death or Suicide:
I do not think of suicide or death.
I feel that life is empty or wonder if it's worth living.
I think of suicide or death several times a week for several minutes.
I think of suicide or death several times a day in some detail, or I have made specific plans for suicide or have actually tried to take my life.

General Interest:
There is no change from usual in how interested I am in other people or activities.
I notice that I am less interested in people or activities.
I find I have interest in only one or two of my formerly pursued activities.
I have virtually no interest in formerly pursued activities.

Energy Level:
There is no change in my usual level of energy.
I get tired more easily than usual.
I have to make a big effort to start or finish my usual daily activities (for example, shopping, homework, cooking or going to work).
I really cannot carry out most of my usual daily activities because I just don't have the energy.

Feeling Slowed Down:
I think, speak, and move at my usual rate of speed.
I find that my thinking is slowed down or my voice sounds dull or flat.
It takes me several seconds to respond to most questions and I'm sure my thinking is slowed.
I am often unable to respond to questions without extreme effort.

Feeling Restless:
I do not feel restless.
I'm often fidgety, wringing my hands, or need to shift how I am sitting.
I have impulses to move about and am quite restless.
At times, I am unable to stay seated and need to pace around.
© 2000, A. John Rush, M.D., Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (Self Report) (QIDS-SR)

Answers in Bold

I am in the habit of taking these kinds of questionnaires when I find them. But does anybody know where I could get a hard copy (or doc or pdf copy) of professionals? Like the BDI-III? Are they licensed to be freely distributed? Just curious.

Choose the items that best describe you over the last 7 days.

Falling Asleep:
I never take longer than 30 minutes to fall asleep.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, less than half the time.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.
I take more than 60 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time. x
Sleep During the Night:
I do not wake up at night.
I have a restless, light sleep with a few brief awakenings each night.
I wake up at least once a night, but I go back to sleep easily.
I awaken more than once a night and stay awake for 20 minutes or more, more than half the time. x
Waking Up Too Early:
Most of the time, I awaken no more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
More than half the time I awaken more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
I almost always awaken at least one hour or so before I need to, but I go back to sleep eventually.
I awaken at least one hour before I need to, and can't go back to sleep. x
Sleeping Too Much:
I sleep no longer than 7-8 hours/night, without napping during the day. x
I sleep no longer than 10 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep no longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
Feeling Sad:
I do not feel sad.
I feel sad less than half the time.
I feel sad more than half the time.
I feel sad nearly all of the time. x
Decreased Appetite:
There is no change in my usual appetite.
I eat somewhat less often or lesser amounts of food than usual.
I eat much less than usual and only with personal effort. x
I rarely eat within a 24-hour period, and only with extreme personal effort or when others persuade me to eat.
Increased Appetite:
There is no change from my usual appetite.
I feel a need to eat more frequently than usual.
I regularly eat more often and/or greater amounts of food than usual.
I feel driven to overeat both at mealtime and between meals.
Decreased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight loss.
I have lost 2 pounds or more.
I have lost 5 pounds or more. x
Increased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight gain.
I have gained 2 pounds or more.
I have gained 5 pounds or more.
Concentration/Decision-Making:
There is no change in my usual capacity to concentrate or make decisions.
I occasionally feel indecisive or find that my attention wanders.
Most of the time, I struggle to focus my attention or to make decisions. x
I cannot concentrate well enough to read or cannot make even minor decisions. x
View of Myself:
I see myself as equally worthwhile and deserving as other people.
I am more self-blaming than usual. x
I largely believe that I cause problems for others. x
I think almost constantly about major and minor defects in myself. x
Thoughts of Death or Suicide:
I do not think of suicide or death.
I feel that life is empty or wonder if it's worth living.
I think of suicide or death several times a week for several minutes.
I think of suicide or death several times a day in some detail, or I have made specific plans for suicide or have actually tried to take my life. x
General Interest:
There is no change from usual in how interested I am in other people or activities.
I notice that I am less interested in people or activities.
I find I have interest in only one or two of my formerly pursued activities.
I have virtually no interest in formerly pursued activities. x
Energy Level:
There is no change in my usual level of energy.
I get tired more easily than usual. x
I have to make a big effort to start or finish my usual daily activities (for example, shopping, homework, cooking or going to work). x
I really cannot carry out most of my usual daily activities because I just don't have the energy. x
Feeling Slowed Down:
I think, speak, and move at my usual rate of speed.
I find that my thinking is slowed down or my voice sounds dull or flat. x
It takes me several seconds to respond to most questions and I'm sure my thinking is slowed. x
I am often unable to respond to questions without extreme effort. x
Feeling Restless:
I do not feel restless.
I'm often fidgety, wringing my hands, or need to shift how I am sitting. x
I have impulses to move about and am quite restless. x
At times, I am unable to stay seated and need to pace around. x

~adorabelle

Hugs to all of you who are struggling

I just wanted to give you the advice to print your answers and use them when you go see your doctor, sometimes it is easier to write things down than to actually say it out loud.

Good luck to all of you

SN

ah, this will make it so much easier. this is exactly the kind of thing im looking for, im about to register with a new doctor and id rather have something tangible to say to him/her. as a cromagnon-man guy it's taking me about a year (and a helpful girlfriend) to actually talk about this never mind see a professional aboit it. thanks a lot for this

Choose the items that best describe you over the last 7 days.
Falling Asleep:
I take more than 60 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.
Sleep During the Night:
I wake up at least once a night, but I go back to sleep easily.
Waking Up Too Early:
Most of the time, I awaken no more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
Sleeping Too Much:
I sleep no longer than 7-8 hours/night, without napping during the day.
Feeling Sad:
I feel sad nearly all of the time.
Decreased Appetite:
There is no change in my usual appetite.
Increased Appetite:
There is no change from my usual appetite.
Decreased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I feel as if I've had a slight weight loss.
Concentration/Decision-Making:
Most of the time, I struggle to focus my attention or to make decisions.
View of Myself:
I largely believe that I cause problems for others.
Thoughts of Death or Suicide:
I think of suicide or death several times a day in some detail, or I have made specific plans for suicide or have actually tried to take my life.
General Interest:
I have virtually no interest in formerly pursued activities.
Energy Level:
I get tired more easily than usual.
Feeling Slowed Down:
I find that my thinking is slowed down or my voice sounds dull or flat.
Feeling Restless:
I have impulses to move about and am quite restless.
© 2000, A. John Rush, M.D., Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (Self Report) (QIDS-SR)

I never take longer than 30 minutes to fall asleep.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, less than half the time.
I take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.
I take more than 60 minutes to fall asleep, more than half the time.
Sleep During the Night:
I do not wake up at night.
I have a restless, light sleep with a few brief awakenings each night.
I wake up at least once a night, but I go back to sleep easily.
I awaken more than once a night and stay awake for 20 minutes or more, more than half the time.
Waking Up Too Early:
Most of the time, I awaken no more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
More than half the time I awaken more than 30 minutes before I need to get up.
I almost always awaken at least one hour or so before I need to, but I go back to sleep eventually.
I awaken at least one hour before I need to, and can't go back to sleep.
Sleeping Too Much:
I sleep no longer than 7-8 hours/night, without napping during the day.
I sleep no longer than 10 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep no longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
I sleep longer than 12 hours in a 24-hour period including naps.
Feeling Sad:
I do not feel sad.
I feel sad less than half the time.
I feel sad more than half the time.
I feel sad nearly all of the time.
Decreased Appetite:
There is no change in my usual appetite.
I eat somewhat less often or lesser amounts of food than usual.
I eat much less than usual and only with personal effort.
I rarely eat within a 24-hour period, and only with extreme personal effort or when others persuade me to eat.
Increased Appetite:
There is no change from my usual appetite.
I feel a need to eat more frequently than usual.
I regularly eat more often and/or greater amounts of food than usual.
I feel driven to overeat both at mealtime and between meals.
Decreased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight loss.
I have lost 2 pounds or more.
I have lost 5 pounds or more.
Increased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
I feel as if I've had a slight weight gain.
I have gained 2 pounds or more.
I have gained 5 pounds or more.
Concentration/Decision-Making:
There is no change in my usual capacity to concentrate or make decisions.
I occasionally feel indecisive or find that my attention wanders.
Most of the time, I struggle to focus my attention or to make decisions.
I cannot concentrate well enough to read or cannot make even minor decisions.
View of Myself:
I see myself as equally worthwhile and deserving as other people.
I am more self-blaming than usual.
I largely believe that I cause problems for others.
I think almost constantly about major and minor defects in myself.
Thoughts of Death or Suicide:
I do not think of suicide or death.
I feel that life is empty or wonder if it's worth living.
I think of suicide or death several times a week for several minutes.
I think of suicide or death several times a day in some detail, or I have made specific plans for suicide or have actually tried to take my life.
General Interest:
There is no change from usual in how interested I am in other people or activities.
I notice that I am less interested in people or activities.
I find I have interest in only one or two of my formerly pursued activities.
I have virtually no interest in formerly pursued activities.
Energy Level:
There is no change in my usual level of energy.
I get tired more easily than usual.
I have to make a big effort to start or finish my usual daily activities (for example, shopping, homework, cooking or going to work).
I really cannot carry out most of my usual daily activities because I just don't have the energy.
Feeling Slowed Down:
I think, speak, and move at my usual rate of speed.
I find that my thinking is slowed down or my voice sounds dull or flat.
It takes me several seconds to respond to most questions and I'm sure my thinking is slowed.
I am often unable to respond to questions without extreme effort.
Feeling Restless:
I do not feel restless.
I'm often fidgety, wringing my hands, or need to shift how I am sitting.
I have impulses to move about and am quite restless.
At times, I am unable to stay seated and need to pace around.

This is really good, so many times I have gone to the Doctor and have forgotton half the things I want to report to her. Thanks Cher

Wow, that's very helpful. Thanks for posting that.

somehow I knew all my answer going to indicate that I am indeed depressed. By the way thank you for the questionnaire

how do i make a new topic?