Breaking Through Barriers aims to help ensure that people with depression suffering from emotional and physical symptoms are diagnosed and treated as effectively as possible Information for people with depression- Breaking Through Barriers aims to help ensure that people with depression suffering from emotional and physical symptoms are diagnosed and treated as effectively as possible

Symptom checklist

This checklist, developed by experts at the University of Michigan, details many of the common symptoms of depression. 1

If you decide to discuss your symptoms with your doctor, you can use this page for your information - just check all the fields that apply.

Symptom
I am often restless and irritable
My sleep patterns are irregular:
I am sleeping too much
I am not sleeping enough
I do not enjoy hobbies, leisure activities, or time with friends and family anymore

I am having trouble managing my diabetes, hypertension, or other chronic illness

I have nagging aches and pains that do not get better, no matter what I do
  I often have:
Digestive problems
Headaches or backaches
Vague aches and pains (e.g., joint or muscle pains)
Chest pains
Dizziness

I have trouble concentrating or making simple decisions
People have commented on my mood or attitude lately

My weight has changed considerably
I have had several of the symptoms I checked above for more than two weeks
I feel that my work and my interactions with family and friends are suffering because of these problems

I have a family history of depression
I have thought about suicide

References

  1. The World Health Report 2001. Mental Health : New Understanding, New Hope. World Health Organisation, Geneva, Switzerland. Available at: http://www.wfmh.org/documents/WHDR606.pdf