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I haven't been myself lately. And I don't know why. Ugh, I just feel like.. I'm not here, or something.. you know? My friends have noticed, my family... even this lady I take karate with asked me today if I was okay. I can't figure this out. Could I be depressed? I mean, I'm happy about a lot of things. But my life just seems so empty. Like it's missing something.. I donno. Maybe I'm just always tired. I DO need more sleep. And more exercise. Maybe that's why I haven't been myself... I donno.. What do u all think?? Help!!

Hey there,
I'm just going to post some symptoms of depression and you can see how they relate to your daily life. It's typical for everyone to feel a little "off" at times. But, seriously, if it's becoming a problem, a distraction in your life, others are worried about you etc. Maybe it's worth looking deeper into.
Here are some symptoms:

Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood
Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex
Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down"
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
Appetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain
Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts
Restlessness, irritability
Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain

I would recomend looking at this website too.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/depressionmenu.cfm

I hope I've helped a bit.
Take care and feel free to ask any more questions that you might have.

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