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How do Doctors know if you're depressed?

When you tell your doctor you think you are depressed, how do they decide weather it is true or not, and how do they decide what medicine is best for you to take, Like, what kind of tests are done?

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Answer #1

I think you have to see a therapist or couselor you will give you a test. I believe it DSMV. According to your aswers they will tell you what type of disorder you have. There are many different types of test though..For the record, people who are depressed medically don’t really admit it. it sounds like you may be just worrying about various issues. Talk to someone before you are placed on medication. Fnfinga cool hobbie may be all you really need.

Answer #2

here’s the link for criteria of all sorts of mental illnesses: http://www.behavenet.com/capsules/disorders/dsm4TRclassification.htm it’s got the sorts of depression on there. the dr looks at them and asks you questions.

in england the most common anti-depressant is prozac…might be called something else in the USA.

Answer #3

well where im from they ask a series of questions, about 9.. and they use them to determine how mild or serious your dpression is. If they decide your depressed they will most likely give you zoloft the amount of tablets depends on the serious of your depression.

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