LA DEPRESION
Please answer the following questions carefully. Circle the number that best describes your present state.
0You rarely or never have the feeling described
1You occasionally feel this way (once a month)
2You feel this way twice a month or more
3You feel this way most or all of the time
1. 0 1 2 3 I seem to be tired much of the time.
2. 0 1 2 3 I can’t find any activities that really interest me.
3. 0 1 2 3 I have difficulty making decisions.
4. 0 1 2 3 Sex doesn’t interest me at all anymore.
5. 0 1 2 3 I don’t like the way I look.
6. 0 1 2 3 When something goes wrong, I know it is my fault.
7. 0 1 2 3 I doubt the future will improve my circumstances.
8. 0 1 2 3 Sometimes I think about actually killing myself.
9. 0 1 2 3 I have difficulty sleeping.
10. 0 1 2 3 I cry for no apparent reason.
11. 0 1 2 3 I have difficulty going to sleep at night.
12. 0 1 2 3 My present work bores me; I work because I have to.
13. 0 1 2 3 I worry about circumstances beyond my control.
14. 0 1 2 3 I worry that my physical appearance is declining.
15. 0 1 2 3 Everyday activities give little satisfaction.
16. 0 1 2 3 I don’t enjoy going out after work or on weekends.
17. 0 1 2 3 I often become irritable with family and friends.
18. 0 1 2 3 I am sensitive to criticism.
19. 0 1 2 3 I am really unhappy.
20. 0 1 2 3 I really do not enjoy being around other people.
Total _________
How to Score Your Test Results
0–19 Suggests you are basically a happy person and seldom disposed to depression.
20–29 Indicates you may have some mild depression. You will find the recommendations of this book very helpful.
30–39 Indicates you may have moderate depressions on occasion and should consider going to your pastor, your family doctor, or a Christian counselor. The next few chapters will be of particular value to you.
40 + May indicate you have severe depression and need help.