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Signs of Depression |
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Sadness
Crying
Changes in appetite
Changes in sleep
Irritability
Anger
Pessimism
Fatigue
Guilt
Inability concentrate
No interest in hobbies
Withdrawal from friends
Suicidal thoughts
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Other Tests
No X-ray or laboratory test can diagnose depression. The diagnosis is made by a qualified medical professional, using a detailed interview and a careful review of your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. This is called a mental status exam.
However, you may need special tests to rule out other conditions such as thyroid disorders.
More on Depression Is it Grief or Clinical Depression?
Treating Depression
In the Encyclopedia: Phenylketonuria
Depressive disorders
This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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