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Sunday, November 14, 2004

Having a major episode of severe depression right now. Been like this the entire day, and it became even more glaring towards the night. To the extent where I don't know what to do with my hands, let alone find any activity that I find pleasure in. According to the MOE clinical guidelines on depression, these symptoms are pathognomonic of clinical depression:

Sleep increase/decrease - ok, only 4 hours of sleep last night. May be the aetiology.
Interest in formerly compelling or pleasurable activities diminished - didn't even take a second look at my fish tank.
Guilt, low self esteem - yes, I "don't know what to do" when I should / could be studying. Or jogging. Or whatever.
E
nergy poor - definitely
Concentration poor - Was watching LOTR part III and gazed at a 4th dimension for half the time.
Appetite increase/decrease - Mine swung from ravenous gluttony to feeling nauseous at the sight of food, all in the space of 1 hour.
Psychomotor agitation or retardation - Being retarded has always been an innate ability. Agitation, yes. Lost count of the number of nasty thoughts today.
Suicidal ideation - not yet, not yet.

Right. 4 of these criteria lasting for 2 weeks herald the onset of unipolar depression. I've got 7 of these, but only for 1 day. Probably PMS kind of depression - physiological. Shall say no more.

Perhaps it'll clear up by tomorrow.

3 Comments:

At 12:15 AM, Blogger Monty Elm said...

I had no idea MOE releases guidelines on depression. Surely you mean MOH? Or are the kids so gone nowadays? :-)

 
At 1:29 AM, Blogger Dopey said...

haha... oh my! MOE? sounds like we're heading towards becoming a real 'prozac nation'.

eh wenky, cheer up! i'll send a telepathic dose of 'evil' thoughts your way so at least you can concentrate on getting your revenge on me on tuesday!

PS: Nice Mr xxx with S.S. was singing real nice praises of u! U really made his day u know!

 
At 9:45 PM, Blogger R. said...

Oh .. I meant MOH!

 

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