Haven't blogged in a long time.. Been very busy this past few months.. Semester 4 is really no joke! Last entry was in Feb, now it's coming to the end of April.. Many events did take place within this period of time, but I'm not gonna blog about any of them just yet.. I will though, soon, when I'm having holidays.. So, just dropping by to inform everyone that yes, I'm still blogging.. No, I'm not deleting my blog, and yes, I'm still very much alive, thank you very much... And.. I think I'm suffering from depression.. (Self-diagnosed lol). Here is a list of the signs and symptoms (or more like just signs) of depression:
- Sadness, depressed mood, crying over seemingly minor setbacks (Yup, definately)
- Increased irritability, crankiness, difficulty being satisfied (Yes.. and I thought it was PMS)
- More easily frustrated, gives up quickly after initial failures (Hmm.. easily frustrated yes, quitter, no.. or maybe sometimes)
- Poor self-concept, low self-esteem, reluctance toward attempting endeavors (Pretty much defines me.. except in the reluctancy part.. it depends on the situation)
- Loss of interest in previously pleasurable activities (Hmm.. recently)
- Changes in appetite (decreased appetite most common) often signaled by rapid weight gain or loss (Decrease in appetite? Yeah, pretty much.. then again, study break)
- Changes in sleep patterns (not enough or too much sleep) (Not enough for me)
- Slowed, inhibited actions (slow, soft speech; slowed body movements) (Yeah, this past few weeks.. I thought I was just gaining weight)
- Fatigue, loss of pep and energy (All the time.. so don't know if this is applicable to me lol)
- Poor concentration, attention and/or memory (Same answer as the one before this)
- Thoughts or words about death or suicide (Hmm.. honest answer? Well, yes, on and off)
"Most people will experience some of these symptoms from time to time, but in order for it to be considered major depression; you should be experiencing at least 5 of these symptoms, continuously, for at least 2 weeks." (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY100) Hmm.. I definately have more than five.. and more than 2 weeks... Yes, I definately have depression.. *Sighs* |
