Am I Depressed? Free Depression Self-Assessment

Question 1

Your alarm goes off on a regular morning. No special plans, no deadlines. How does getting out of bed feel?

Accepted Answer

You wake up feeling rested enough. You get up, start your routine, and feel ready to engage with the day., It takes a little extra effort some mornings. You hit snooze once or twice, but you get moving and the heaviness lifts once you are up., Most mornings feel like a negotiation with yourself. The bed feels like the only safe place, and it takes real willpower to get up., Getting out of bed feels physically impossible some days. The weight is not just tiredness — it is a deep, full-body heaviness.

Question 2

A friend invites you to do something you used to genuinely enjoy. How do you respond?

Accepted Answer

You are happy to go. You look forward to it and enjoy yourself while you are there., You say yes but feel slightly less excited than you used to. You enjoy it once you get there., You want to want to go, but the motivation is not there. You might cancel at the last minute., The invitation itself feels exhausting. Things that once lit you up now feel completely flat.

Question 3

You finish a task at work or school that you put real effort into. How does completing it feel?

Accepted Answer

Satisfying. You feel a sense of accomplishment and it motivates you for the next thing., A mild relief, but the satisfaction fades quickly. You move on to the next task without much of a boost., You feel almost nothing. The accomplishment feels hollow, like checking a box on a list that does not matter., Completing things barely registers. Finishing a task triggers a wave of 'what is the point?' that makes starting the next one impossible.

Question 4

It is late afternoon and you realize you have not eaten a proper meal today. What is your relationship with food like lately?

Accepted Answer

You eat regularly and enjoy meals. Your appetite feels normal and consistent., Your appetite fluctuates a bit. Some days you forget to eat until late, but overall you are nourishing yourself., Food has lost its appeal, or you have been eating to fill something that is not hunger., You either have no appetite at all, or you have been binge eating in ways that feel out of control.

Question 5

You are lying in bed at night. How has your sleep been over the past two weeks?

Accepted Answer

You fall asleep without much trouble and wake up feeling reasonably rested., Some nights are harder than others. You occasionally wake up early, but most nights are okay., Sleep has become unpredictable. You either cannot fall asleep for hours, or you sleep far too much and still wake up exhausted., You wake up at 3 or 4 AM and cannot go back to sleep. Or you sleep 12 or more hours and still feel bone-tired.

Question 6

You catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror. What is your inner dialogue?

Accepted Answer

Neutral or positive. You feel okay about who you are., Some self-critical thoughts pop up occasionally, but you can balance them with more realistic ones., The inner critic is loud and persistent. You focus on flaws, failures, and all the ways you are falling short., You feel deep worthlessness or self-loathing. You avoid mirrors because what you see confirms what you already believe.

Question 7

You need to make a simple decision, like what to have for dinner. How does that go?

Accepted Answer

You decide quickly and move on. Simple decisions do not take much energy., You hesitate a bit more than usual but eventually make a choice., Even small decisions feel overwhelming. Your brain feels foggy and slow., Decision-making has essentially shut down. Sometimes you just give up and do nothing because even choosing feels impossible.

Question 8

Think about your energy level over the past two weeks. How would you describe it?

Accepted Answer

Normal. You have enough energy to do what you need and want to do., Slightly lower than usual. You get through the day but feel like you are running at about 70 percent., Exhausted most of the time, regardless of how much you sleep. Simple tasks take far more effort than they should., Your body feels like it is moving through wet concrete. Brushing your teeth feels like climbing a mountain.

Question 9

When you think about your recent social interactions, how connected do you feel to the people in your life?

Accepted Answer

Connected and supported. You enjoy spending time with others and feel comfortable reaching out., Somewhat connected, though you have been a bit more withdrawn than usual., You feel profoundly alone, even around people. You believe you are a burden and that others would be better off without you., You have been pulling away. Responding to messages feels like a chore. You feel like no one would notice if you disappeared.

Question 10

When you think about the future, what comes up?

Accepted Answer

It is hard to imagine things getting better. The future feels grey and undefined., The future feels dark or empty. You may have had thoughts that things would be easier if you were not here., Hope, curiosity, or quiet confidence. The future holds possibilities., A mix of hope and some uncertainty. You believe things will be okay.

Am I Depressed? Free Depression Self-Assessment

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