how depresed are you

[SpiralDragon]

ever wondered about that?

http://www.psychpage.com/problems/library/bdi.html?Q1=Q1A3&Q2=Q2A3&Q3=Q3A2&Q4=Q4A3&Q5=Q5A2&Q6=Q6A0&Q7=Q7A0&Q8=Q8A0&Q9=Q9A0&Q10=Q10A0&Q11=Q11A0&Q12=Q12A0&Q13=Q13A0&Q14=Q14A0&Q15=Q15A0&Q16=Q16A0&Q17=Q17A0&Q18=Q18A0&Q19=Q19A0&Q20=Q20A0&Q21=Q21A0

scored 48

[Jon P. Inghram]

Only 9, oh well.

[Jessterw]

Scored a 13, which seems about right; though, many of the options are limiting in that they do not cover the reverse case (such as weight, which was geared towards having too much weight loss).

Of course it didn't tell me anything I didn't already know, given I've battled mild depression since I was 8

[GNEP]

Scored 11 now, but I know at times I would have scored maximum points, whatever they might be... and others I would have scored 0. Swings and roundabouts although I'd rather a level playing field

[Gurm]

Scored a 13. They don't have a section for the positive stuff, like yeah I've lost weight... 'cuz I'm working out and eating right. That's not a BAD thing, is it?

I'm "irritated almost all the time". But that's not because of depression, it's because the world is an IRRITATING GODDAMNED PLACE. YEARGH! (Howard Dean, baby!)

[schmosef]

Well, I didn't do quite as bad as SD. But I think I've just reaffirmed something I've known for a while about the relative health of my state of mind.

[High_Jumbllama]

Only a 2? I always though of myself as a pessimist that wanted to be an optimist.

[KvHagedorn]

15. Which is damned good considering I know we are all doomed. I have forseen it. At least I didn't have to give up my right eye like old Odin.

[Jon P. Inghram]

I'm not depressed, just terminally cynical.

[degrub]

since Moog passed....

[Helevitia]

13.

5 months ago it would have been much higher. Luckily my doctor figured out I was depressed.

EDIT: I just took it again with how I thought I felt 5 months ago and I scored a 35.

Amazing what 5 months can do.

[schmosef]

what did your doctor do about it? better living through chemistry?

[Helevitia]

scored 48

Well, I didn't do quite as bad as SD. But I think I've just reaffirmed something I've known for a while about the relative health of my state of mind.

You guys should seriously seek professional help if you haven't already.

[Dilitante1]

15

[Helevitia]

what did your doctor do about it? better living through chemistry?

Well, he didn't do anything right away. We decided to do blood work first to rule out things like diabetes, thyroid problem, etc...

While I waited for the results I had a nervous breakdown and sought counseling. I have since started taking meds.. I also work really hard on my childhood issues, and other mental aspects. If you want more detailed info, feel free and PM me.

Dave