Am I Depressed Quiz: A Mood Self Check, Not a Medical Diagnosis

1. How often do you cry or feel like crying without a clear reason?

Rarely — I feel emotionally balanced

Occasionally when things pile up

More often than I'd like, sometimes for no reason

Very frequently or I feel too numb to cry at all

2. When you think about your daily life right now, which best describes how you feel?

Fulfilled and engaged — life feels meaningful

Going through the motions but managing okay

Drained and disconnected from my own life

Empty, numb, or like I'm just surviving each day

3. How do you feel about asking for help when you're struggling?

Comfortable — I reach out when I need support

A little hesitant, but I eventually do

I struggle to ask for help even when I really need it

I feel like no one can help me or that I'm beyond help

4. How often do you engage in physical activity or movement?

Regularly — exercise is part of my routine

Occasionally, but not as much as I should

Rarely — I don't have the energy or motivation

Never — moving my body feels impossible right now

5. How would you rate your overall sense of self-worth right now?

High — I feel good about who I am

Moderate — I have some self-doubt but mostly feel okay

Low — I often feel like I'm not good enough

Very low — I feel like a burden to others

6. Have you had any thoughts of harming yourself or that life isn't worth living?

No, never

I've had fleeting dark thoughts but they pass quickly

I've been having these thoughts more frequently

These thoughts are very present and feel serious

7. How do you feel about the future?

Optimistic and excited about what's ahead

Uncertain, but cautiously hopeful

Mostly worried or indifferent about the future

I see no point or feel like things will never improve

8. Have you been withdrawing from friends, family, or social activities?

No, I'm socially active and engaged

A little — I need more alone time than usual

Yes, I've been avoiding most social situations

I've completely withdrawn from almost everyone

9. How often do you feel anxious, irritable, or on edge?

Rarely — I feel calm most of the time

Sometimes, especially during stressful periods

Often — small things set me off or make me anxious

Almost constantly — I feel on edge all the time

10. How do you feel when you wake up in the morning?

Ready to take on the day

A bit sluggish but I get going eventually

Dreading the day ahead

I don't want to get up at all — mornings feel unbearable

11. How would you describe your overall mood over the past two weeks?

Generally positive and stable

Up and down, but mostly okay

Mostly low or flat

Persistently sad or empty

12. How difficult is it for you to concentrate or make decisions lately?

Not difficult at all — my focus is sharp

A little harder than usual, but manageable

I struggle to focus or make even simple decisions

My mind feels foggy and I can't function properly

13. How often do you experience feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt?

Almost never — I generally feel good about myself

Occasionally after making mistakes

Fairly often, even when I haven't done anything wrong

I feel worthless nearly all the time

14. Have you experienced changes in your appetite or weight recently?

No, my appetite has been normal

Minor changes, but nothing significant

I've been eating noticeably more or less than usual

I've lost interest in food entirely or can't stop eating

15. How do you typically handle stress or difficult emotions?

I use healthy coping strategies like exercise, journaling, or talking to someone

I manage, but sometimes I bottle things up

I often feel overwhelmed and don't know how to cope

I shut down completely or feel paralyzed

16. How often do you feel disconnected from the people around you?

Rarely — I feel connected to others

Sometimes I feel a little isolated

I often feel alone even around people

I feel completely cut off from everyone

17. How would you describe your energy levels throughout the day?

I feel energized and productive most of the time

I feel tired more often than I'd like

I feel exhausted almost every day

I can barely get out of bed or function

18. Do you still enjoy activities or hobbies that used to bring you pleasure?

Yes, I enjoy them as much as ever

Somewhat, but not as much as before

I rarely feel motivated to do things I used to love

Nothing feels enjoyable anymore

19. How is your sleep been lately?

I sleep well and wake up feeling rested

I have some trouble falling or staying asleep

I sleep too much or too little most nights

Sleep feels impossible or I never feel rested no matter what

20. How often do you find yourself feeling hopeless about the future?

Rarely or never

Occasionally, but it passes

Fairly often

Almost all the time