How to know if I am suffering from depression or not? I cry without any reason. Feel upset. I feel I have committed a unforgivable mistake. I feel so lonely. I don't feel like talking to anyone. Get irritated soon. Want to sleep always. Are these the symptoms of depression?

Dear lybrate-user You need to have these symptoms for at least two or more weeks for you to assume that you might be in depression. And it's okay, do not panic. Everyone goes through such phases in their lives some or the other time. You are brave that you have decided to interrogate with your mental health. Kudos to you for that. You cannot have it all together all the time. Now why don't you try the few things I would suggest you. Right? 1. Look for the reason/s that is making you go through these emotions. Like if there is any particular event that happened in your life that made you this way. And when you find it out, just jolt down solutions for the issue on your own. If no major life event has happened, this all could be due to hormonal imbalance. Females often go through mood swings and all. 2. Don't skip meals ever, keep healthy. Make a healthy diet chart and follow it. Eat good, feel good. 3. Drink appropriate amount of water. It helps maintaining pH level in body. 4. Watch sunrise and try breathing exercises. 5. Don't watch upsetting movies, videos, serials. Don't listen sad songs. Go for light movies and energetic songs. Try these above solutions and properly. And if you feel you need help, seek proper treatment. Look for motivation therapies. And yes, consider the first point I mentioned. If there isn't any major life event that has affected you this way, consult a proper doctor. You should really take care of yourself. I hope this would be useful for you.  

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