A General and Comprehensive Depression Test
Depression tests are of two types; first is a general test to detect the presence of depression, and the second is to determine the causes and types. While the presence of clinical depression may seem obvious, that is not always the case. A general test will tell if clinical depression is present or if our feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and emptiness are reflecting negative events, as they should. There is a difference between sadness over a sad event or series of events, and feelings of sadness, emptiness for no apparent reason at all, which is clinical depression. Our normal emotional process is to absorb traumatic events and loss, and feel them, and at some point, look past them and move on. These time scales range from several months to several years. When our feelings of emptiness, hopelessness, sadness, and lack of direction remain for too long, without evidence of change of perspective, that is unhealthy and we must look at it. This series of depression tests are also relevant as relationship quizzes because it helps us to see who we are as unique individuals. The more we see our God given uniqueness, the more we can see our commonality with certain others. We can decide if a relationship should be pursued or terminated. Seeing our highest good within will help us to attract others to us who are Nurturers, instead of parasitic Losers and Abusers. We can see how to heal a damaged relationship as well, after considering all the statements in the test. The first part of the test is to ask some general questions of ourselves to establish a benchmark as to the discomfort level we have.
The fact we are seeking a test indicates there is emotional pain and suffering: That in and of itself is reason enough to seek help, regardless of the cause. General Depression Test The following is a general depression test, with statements that can be measured between zero and five. Zero would be a perfect score, and fifty would indicate strong depression. This test will not get into the causes or types, but will indicate need for comfort, counseling, medication and other relief. General Depression Test
1.) I really dread certain holidays, times of the year, or weather conditions. 2.) There are things that have happened which I cannot get over. 3.) I am having trouble getting along with others. 4.) Worry keeps me awake at night and loss of sleep is causing me to be tired all the time. 5.) Sometimes things bother me, and I do not have any control over my feelings, and it ruins my whole day. 6.) I put off housekeeping, errands, and paying my bills, and procrastinate a lot, waiting to the last minute, even with the most important things. 7.) I do not want to be around other people, and just want to be left alone. 8.) My emptiness and lack of enthusiasm is causing eating problems for me, and to alter other behaviors as well. 9.) I have been down in the dumps for a long time and cannot figure out what is bothering me, and I cannot seem to get it together. 10.) I am becoming obsessed with certain things, like my parking spot, or my personal schedule at home, and specific living habits.
Reflect on these statements and measure their relevance to your situation and score accordingly. Share this with a close friend, counselor, or church worker, and seek their feedback as well.
Depression Test Explanation of Each Statement Comprehensive Test Part One
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