First signs of depression

[kazzianne]

Would somebody who is suffering from depression actually be aware of it ,until their doctor for example actually diagnosed it? And what are the first signs of depression? Do they vary greatly or are there classic signs that all is not well?

[kevb0444]

Check this link:

www.healthyplace.com/communities/depression/definition.asp

[Octavius]

Amazing thing Google.

http://www.depressionalliance.org/docs/help/help.html

[kazzianne]

Thanks you two - but what if somebody you knew had a lot of these symptoms,but they themselves didnt think that they did?How would it be possible to help them?

[Octavius]

If they don't see that they have a problem you can hardly force them to go to their GP. Perhaps talk them through their symptons and explain that you have read informtaion and it sounds like what they have and they might want to visit their GP for a check up.

Other than that... this

[zara 4]

Doesn't work i was there you're in your own 'bubble',you listen to no-one,there's nothing wrong with you its everyone else,its horrible when you look back!!

[Rubyrose]

I wouldn't trust the doctors diagnosis anyway! 3 times I was told I was depressed by 2 different doctors. I saw 2 of them about my anxiety attacks and they passed it off as depression and I saw one of them again when I felt dizzy and stuff and had to have a blood test to find out if I was anaemic. Turned out I was but each time they told me I was depressed and should be on pills!!! I just refused. I know 100% I am not depressed!

[cortadolove]

There is a list here of some of the signs to tell if someone is depressed:

http://www.clarejames.co.uk/counselling-brooks-green/

there is also some advice on how to approach your friend here:

http://www.clarejames.co.uk/counselling-burgess-hill/

and more advice here on this post:

http://www.clarejames.co.uk/counselling-midhurst/.