Sadness or depressed mood most of the day or almost every day. Loss of enjoyment in things that were once pleasurable. Major change in weight (gain or loss of more than 5% of weight within a month) or appetite. Insomnia or excessive sleep almost every day.
Keeping this in consideration, how do I get tested for anxiety?
To diagnose an anxiety disorder, a doctor performs a physical exam, asks about your symptoms, and recommends a blood test, which helps the doctor determine if another condition, such as hypothyroidism, may be causing your symptoms. The doctor may also ask about any medications you are taking.
- Low mood/low interest in activities enjoyed previously: Low interest or feeling depressed for more than two weeks is an alarming sign to seek immediate help. …
- Trouble concentrating: …
- Changes in appetite or sleep: …
- Feeling hopeless/worthless: …
- Thoughts of suicide:
Also question is, what causes the depression?
There’s no single cause of depression. It can occur for a variety of reasons and it has many different triggers. For some people, an upsetting or stressful life event, such as bereavement, divorce, illness, redundancy and job or money worries, can be the cause. Different causes can often combine to trigger depression.