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Summary of Question:	Is This Depression?
Category:	General Sikhism
Date Posted:	Sunday, 11/16/2003 3:46 PM MST

IF a person has the any of the following symptoms wud they be depressed?

1. irritability, depressed mood, persistent sadness, frequent crying
2. thoughts of death or suicide
3. loss of enjoyment in favorite activities
4. frequent complaints of physical illnesses such as headaches or stomach aches
5. low energy level, fatigue, poor concentration, complaints of boredom
6. major change in eating or sleeping patterns, such as oversleeping or overeating

I have 1,3,4,5 i used to have 2.

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Sat Nam. YES, these are symptoms of depression. Please see a therapist, college or school counselor or even school nurse (I am assuming you attend some kind of school.) Find SOMEONE you can talk to who can also lend advice and support (someone older/wiser you can trust, ideally NOT family so that there is some neutral perspective). If you are in the USA or Canada, look for 'crisis hotlines' or "hotlines" or "Helplines" or "suicide hotlines" in the telephone book where people on the other end of the phone provide guidance without asking your name. Even though you say you no longer have (2) a suicide prevention line, if available, can refer you to resources for the other symptoms.

DO NOT continue your life like this. This Forum is inadequate for treating or deep counseling on depression. Please seek help NOW. Guru ang sang,
-DKK