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DSMV IV Depression Symptoms Checklist

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A) Five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either (1)depressed mood or (2)loss of interest or pleasure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1) depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day, as indicated by either subjective report (e.g., feels sad or empty) or observation made by others (e.g., appears tearful).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2) markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day (as indicated by either subjective account or observation made by others)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3) significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain (e.g., a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month), or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4) insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5) psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day (observable by others, not merely subjective feelings of restlessness or being slowed down)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6) fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7) feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt (which may be delusional) nearly every day (not merely self-reproach or guilt about being sick)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8) diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day (either by subjective account or as observed by others)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9) recurrent thoughts of death (not just fear of dying), recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C) The symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended Reading - Must Reads For Bipolar's and Their Families

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Bipolar Disorder, Second Edition
Absolutely the best description of Bipolar Disorder I have read anywhere. An excellent read for giving your mind a chance to over come mood.

The Bipolar Workbook: Tools for Controlling Your Mood Swings
By the same author as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. This is the CBT workbook I have needed from the beginning. Truly non-pharmaceutical Mind over Mood stuff - that works.

An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness
An easy, quick read that both the person with Bipolar will recognize themself in, and their loved ones will recognize what Bipolar Disorder is. Kay Jamison both has Bipolar Disorder, and is a Psychiatrist. If you read no other book - read this one.

Wellness Recovery Action Plan
Wellness Recovery Action Plan WRAP - the most self empowering recovery method I have run across anywhere.

My name is Linda. I welcome your feedback.
However, please be gentle and speak softly.
Ordinary real life rocks my mood, and I really don't need Internet email, to set off a mood episode in motion - you know what I mean?
I look forward to hearing from you, and if I can be of help in any way, I sure will try.

Disclaimer

The intention of this site is to provide understanding, information, and commentary. The diagnosis and treatment of Bipolar Disorder requires trained medical professionals. The author of this site is NOT a trained medical professional and cannot give professional advice, diagnose, prescribe, or in any way treat Bipolar Disorder. The information here should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking professional care for the diagnosis and treatment of any medical/psychiatric disorder. If you feel you are ill or know someone who may be, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

© Copyright 2003 Linda Fisher™


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