I thought I had fallen into a black hole that I couldn't get out if. Even though I was always tired, I kept waking up early in the morning. And, I completely lost my appetite. It became so difficult to concentrate at work that I felt worthless, like I couldn't do anything well. Not everyone experiences clinical depression in the same way.
Different people have different symptoms.
To help you decide whether an evaluation for clinical depression is needed, review the following check list of symptoms and mark the symptoms that apply. See your doctor or a qualified mental health professional if you experience FIVE or more of these symptoms for longer than two weeks or if the symptoms are severe enough to interfere with your daily routine . A thorough physical examination to rule out other illnesses may be recommended. In fact, more than 80 percent of people with depression can be treated successfully with medication, psychotherapy or a combination of both. Only qualified health professional can diagnose if someone has clinical depression.