Wednesday, November 02, 2005

I'm not sick, just a little depressed...

I wasn't actually sure until I took the Burns Depression Checklist...

1. Feeling sad or down in the dumps = 1
2. Feeling unhappy or blue = 1
3. Crying spells or tearfulness = 0
4. Feeling discouraged = 1
5. Feeling hopeless = 1
6. Low self-esteem = 1
7. Feeling worthless or inadequate = 1
8. Guilt or shame = 0
9. Critizing yourself or blaming yourself = 1
10. Difficulty making decisions = 0

11. Loss of interest in family, friends or colleagues = 1
12. Loneliness = 1
13. Spending less time with family or friends = 1
14. Loss of motivation = 2
15. Loss of interest in work or other activities = 1
16. Avoiding work or other activities = 1
17. Loss of pleasure or satisfaction in life = 1

18. Feeling tired = 1
19. Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much = 1
20. Decreased or increased appetite = 0
21. Loss of interest in sex = 0
22. Worrying about your health = 1

23. Do you have any suicidal thoughts? = 0
24. Would you like to end your life? = 0
25. Do you have a plan for harming yourself? = 0


Legend
0 = Not At All
1 = Somewhat
2 = Moderately
3 = A Lot
4 = Extremely


Score Level of Depression
0-5 = No Depression
6-10 = Normal but unhappy
11-25 = Mild Depression
26-50 = Moderate Depression
51-75 = Severe Depression
76-100 = Extreme Depression

Good thing I accidentally saw this book in a bookstore in
SM Bicutan...

It should be able to help me understand myself more.

I wish I won't get worse in the weeks to come.

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