How do I know if I am depressed?
45% of Australians experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. In any one year, around 1 million Australian adults have depression, and over 2 million have anxiety.
Behaviour
- Not going out anymore
- Not getting things done at work/school
- Withdrawing from close family and friends
- Relying on alcohol and sedatives
- Not doing usual enjoyable activities
- Unable to concentrate
Thoughts
- “I’m a failure.”
- “It’s my fault.”
- “Nothing good ever happens to me.”
- “People would be better off without me.”
- “Life’s not worth living.”
- “I’m worthless.”
Feelings
- Overwhelmed
- Guilty
- Irritable
- Frustrated
- Unhappy
- Miserable
- Sad
- Indecisive
- Disappointed
- Lacking in confidence
Physical
- Tired all the time
- Sick and run down
- Churning gut
- Sleep problems
- Loss or change of appetite
- Significant weight loss or gain
- Headaches and muscle pains
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/depression/signs-and-symptoms