Many people feel down occasionally, or go through bad patches, but have areas in their lives that make them feel good, and like things about themselves. For some people though, life is more of a struggle. They feel bad about themselves and their lives in most ways. At times they feel complete despair. If you feel like this, then you are probably depressed.
Recent research suggests that exercise is at least as good as medication for treating depression.
You might like to look at what the Cardiff University Sport and Recreation Services have to offer. Back to top of this page Symptoms of Depression Disliking or even hating yourself or people in general. Finding everything a terrible effort. Being very irritable. Sleeping too little or too much.