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 Jul 23 2007, 07:52 AM
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Newbie
Group: Newbie
Posts: 17
Joined: 23-July 07
From: London, UK
Member No.: 17,760
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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.x
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.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.x
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.
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.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.x
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.x
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.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.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.x
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Aug 22 2007, 11:47 PM
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Newbie
Group: Newbie
Posts: 13
Joined: 21-August 07
From: indianpolis,in
Member No.: 18,438
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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.X
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.
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.X
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.
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.X
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. 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.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.
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.X
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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Sep 1 2007, 08:22 PM
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Newbie
Group: Newbie
Posts: 21
Joined: 1-September 07
Member No.: 18,676
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Interesting, thanks for posting this.
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Sep 23 2007, 11:34 PM
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Newbie
Group: Newbie
Posts: 7
Joined: 23-September 07
Member No.: 19,213
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thanks for this, just confirms what i already know though.
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Sep 24 2007, 09:54 PM
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Newbie
Group: Newbie
Posts: 23
Joined: 9-September 07
From: NJ/NY/CT
Member No.: 18,873
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QUOTE(Blud @ Sep 24 2007, 07:37 PM)  I do not understand the question about self-blaming and on other questionaires about feeling guilty.
What does this mean? I have depression but I do not feel guilty in the slightest nor do I blame myself, I see my situation as out of my control, almost like I have been dealt a bad hand in the "game of life" so to speak.
Could someone elaborate as to why they might feel guilty or be self-blaming in their depression?
Thanks! I can't speak for anyone else, but for me it's something like this: I feel like my situation is out of my control, but I also feel like I should be able to control it, so that further perpetuates my depression/anxiety. It's a vicious cycle. I feel guilty about other things besides my depression, and that adds to it too. Also, I feel like life has been good enough to me that I don't have the right to be depressed, because so many people have it worse than me. This is something I'm working on in therapy. Hope that clarifies things for you a little bit. Again, I can't speak for anyone else, but that's how guilt plays into my depression.
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Remember, remember, this is now, and now, and now. Live it, feel it, cling to it. I want to become acutely aware of all I've taken for granted. -Sylvia Plath
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Oct 16 2007, 08:46 PM
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Newbie
Group: Newbie
Posts: 9
Joined: 14-October 07
From: michigan
Member No.: 19,747
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Its wierd cause most of those dont apply to me, but Im clinically severely depressed. Have been since I was a little kid. Been diagnosed by 3 different totally unaffiliated counselors with severe depression yet most of those dont apply to me.
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Nov 8 2007, 06:09 PM
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Just Registered
Group: Just Registered
Posts: 3
Joined: 8-November 07
From: Canada
Member No.: 20,375
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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. huh i need to see a professional... I am worried about using medication a grew up in a world where doctors where evil and only wanted your money and meds made you sicker again for your money and I don't have much.... 
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Dec 22 2007, 08:33 PM
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Newbie
Group: Newbie
Posts: 6
Joined: 21-December 07
From: ne us
Member No.: 21,369
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:nod:That was a very good questionnaire, I think it will help me alot. QUOTE (Lindsay @ Jan 24 2006, 01:39 AM) 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)
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Dec 22 2007, 09:46 PM
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Newbie
Group: Newbie
Posts: 9
Joined: 24-March 07
Member No.: 14,970
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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 do not wake up at night.
Waking Up Too Early:
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.
Feeling Sad:
I feel sad nearly all of the time.
Decreased Appetite:
I eat somewhat less often or lesser amounts of food than usual.
Increased Appetite:
There is no change from my usual appetite.
Decreased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I have not had a change in my weight.
Increased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks):
I feel as if I've had a slight weight gain.
Concentration/Decision-Making:
Most of the time, I struggle to focus my attention or to make decisions.
View of Myself:
I think almost constantly about major and minor defects in myself.
Thoughts of Death or Suicide:
I feel that life is empty or wonder if it's worth living.
General Interest:
I notice that I am less interested in people or activities.
Energy Level:
I really cannot carry out most of my usual daily activities because I just don't have the energy.
Feeling Slowed Down:
I find that my thinking is slowed down or my voice sounds dull or flat.
Feeling 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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~Female at heart~
I struggle with: Gender Issues
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Feb 3 2008, 08:20 PM
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Newbie
Group: Newbie
Posts: 5
Joined: 3-February 08
Member No.: 22,450
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That is a pretty thorough questionnaire!
I felt good that I didn't put a check by all of them.
Charlotte
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Feb 3 2008, 09:22 PM
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Junior Member
Group: Junior Member
Posts: 125
Joined: 26-November 07
From: Los Angeles
Member No.: 20,801
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QUOTE (Lindsay @ Jan 24 2006, 01:39 AM) Depression Questionnaire
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)
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All the night's pride and shame has been redeemed by the shadows. The cause is the cure and vice versa, but thinking happy thoughts works in a way because nothing is without light.
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Mar 7 2008, 04:48 PM
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Just Registered
Group: Just Registered
Posts: 1
Joined: 7-March 08
Member No.: 23,418
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Finally beginning to admit I have a problem, I don't feel normal. Well...define normal I guess!!
Reading through this questionnaire has really hit home.
Thankyou
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Mar 9 2008, 07:27 PM
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Junior Member
Group: Junior Member
Posts: 95
Joined: 9-March 08
From: Rhode Island
Member No.: 23,458
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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.AND I WISH I COULD SLEEP THAT MUCH! 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) Is there no response guideline to this? Peace
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Nov 25 2008, 07:13 PM
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Just Registered
Group: Just Registered
Posts: 1
Joined: 24-November 08
Member No.: 31,047
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QUOTE (Lindsay @ Jan 24 2006, 01:39 AM) 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 (But I nap during daily commutes by train)
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) On an added note, I feel that sleep is a refuge for me. I feel a sense of dread in the morning when it's time to get up and that familiar sinking feeling is there waiting. Unfortunately, as a teacher, I'm constantly in a position where I'm required to interact with and be around people, and when I'm feeling depressed there's nothing I want more than to just run away and be alone. I have sometimes felt it takes and incredible effort to actually speak during a lesson and once when I was so depressed and couldn't even leave the house, I made all manner of excuses to students and schools as to why I wasn't available to come to work. The doctors I've seen are more like pill dispensers than anything else, and as I live in Japan, I find it virtually impossible to get any kind of counselling. ( Japan doesn't seem to have much of a mental health infrastructure ........or at least one that caters to foreigners. Pills seem to be their remedy for everything) I try to be mindful of my thought patterns and not surprisingly have noticed that my mind tends to wander over an erratic stream of negative thoughts, so now I just try to see them for what they are, try not to resist them, and gently replace them with something positive. Nice to be here and I hope we can all find our individual paths to full recovery and once more experience the joy of living which is our right.
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Nov 29 2008, 06:59 PM
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Advanced Member
Group: Advanced Member
Posts: 259
Joined: 22-June 08
From: Minnesota
Member No.: 26,290
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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.
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Though my heart harbours love songs, they are crippled and insane...
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Mar 17 2009, 03:29 PM
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Junior Member
Group: Junior Member
Posts: 145
Joined: 10-March 09
From: Manitoba, Canada
Member No.: 34,546
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DEPRESSION QUESTIONNAIRE 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 awaken more than once a night and stay awake for 20 minutes or more, more than half the time. 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 7-8 hours/night, without napping during the day. Feeling Sad: I feel sad nearly all of the time. Decreased Appetite: I eat much less than usual and only with personal effort. Increased Weight (Within the Last Two Weeks): I have gained 5 pounds or more. Concentration/Decision-Making: Most of the time, I struggle to focus my attention or to make decisions. View of Myself: I think almost constantly about major and minor defects in myself. Thoughts of Death or Suicide: I think of illness or death several times a week for several minutes. General Interest: I have virtually no interest in formerly pursued activities. Energy Level: I really cannot carry out most of my usual daily activities because I just don't have the energy. Feeling Slowed Down: It takes me several seconds to respond to most questions and I'm sure my thinking is slowed. Feeling Restless: I'm often fidgety, wringing my hands, or need to shift how I am sitting. © 2000, A. John Rush, M.D., Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (Self Report) (QIDS-SR) Excellent questionaire!! I will print this and take to my next dr appointment. Thanks!! Hugs ~ Angel 
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