Depression Symptom Checklist

Check Symptoms that apply:

• I am often restless and irritable
• I am having irregular sleep patterns - - either too much or not enough
• I don.t enjoy hobbies, my friends, family, or leisure activities any more
• I am having trouble managing my diabetes, hypertension, or other chronic illness
• I have nagging aches and pains that do not get better no matter what I do. Specifically, I often experience:
• Digestive problems
• Headache or backache
• Vague aches and pains like joint or muscle pains
• Chest pains
• Dizziness
• I have trouble concentrating or making simple decisions
• Others have commented on my mood or attitude lately
• My weight has changed a considerable amount
• I have had several of the symptoms I checked above for more than two weeks
• I feel that my functioning in everyday life( work, family, friends) is suffering because of these problems
• I have a family history of depression
• I have thought about suicide

Checking a particular symptom doesn’t mean you have depression, but because many  depression symptoms overlap with other illness, this information can be useful to your physician.

If you have several of these symptoms for two weeks or more , see your doctor or a  mental health professional. For referrals call 310 412-1828