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one_step_closer · 12-07-2007, 02:03 PM

Well, doctors are supposed to use the DSM criteria for depression (link). But in my experience it isn't used so much and doctors usually compare you to their own view of the 'typical depressed person'. Which is quite a wrong thing to do. Actually, I think that most people are asked if they themselves think that they are depressed and the doctor takes it from there. They will probably ask about your mood, what could be causing you to feel low, how you are eating and sleeping.

Chronic depression is where it lasts for many years but the symptoms aren't so severe, they are bearable I guess. As far as I know there is no age that you have to be to be diagnosed with depression, but I would suggest that you think about what might be making you feel bad if that's how you're feeling before you talk to a doctor. They tend to jump straight into antidepressants when all you might need is to tackle some problems and have someone really listen to you.

I hope that everything is alright. Please get in touch any time. Take care. xxx

12-07-2007, 02:03 PM	#2
one_step_closer The Shadow of the Day Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Scotland	Well, doctors are supposed to use the DSM criteria for depression (link). But in my experience it isn't used so much and doctors usually compare you to their own view of the 'typical depressed person'. Which is quite a wrong thing to do. Actually, I think that most people are asked if they themselves think that they are depressed and the doctor takes it from there. They will probably ask about your mood, what could be causing you to feel low, how you are eating and sleeping. Chronic depression is where it lasts for many years but the symptoms aren't so severe, they are bearable I guess. As far as I know there is no age that you have to be to be diagnosed with depression, but I would suggest that you think about what might be making you feel bad if that's how you're feeling before you talk to a doctor. They tend to jump straight into antidepressants when all you might need is to tackle some problems and have someone really listen to you. I hope that everything is alright. Please get in touch any time. Take care. xxx
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