Can you self diagnose depression?

[Gibs960]

I've heard that a lot of the time people don't even know that they're depressed, they just think they feel like **** all the time and don't associate it with depression.

So basically, I think I've developed depression over the past few months, for many reasons that I won't go into. I just feel like **** 99% of the time, I cry a lot (which I never used to do tbh), I'm finding it difficult to have fun with people that usually I would happily hang around with every day.

And before someone mentions it, I don't think it's 100% due to puberty.

[lawrawrrr]

You can self diagnose anything you want.

If you seriously want help or advice though, go to a doctor, say you've been feeling this way and you think you might have depression. From what you said it sounds like you might have mild depression or something, but a doctor/counsellor will be able to help more about that, it depends on causes and things.

[AgnesIO]

You could, of course, go and see a doctor. This may sound unhelpful, but if you search on the internet you will almost certainly discover that what you actually have is a cancerous form of rabies, with a mix of e-coli.

[Futz]

i think people look for an easy explanation as to why they're depressed instead of trying to pull themselves out of it

[MKR&*42]

Erm I think it's possible yes and I've met many people who have self diagnosed themselves with it, always best to go to a doctor if you want full clarification though

[Yawn]

r u attention seeking or doing it so u can label urself

but yes i guess u can self diagnose urself with depression

[Gibs960]

r u attention seeking or doing it so u can label urself

but yes i guess u can self diagnose urself with depression

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[AgnesIO]

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Whilst the post may not have been helpful and possibly looking for a reaction, your response is totally unnecessary.

[Shar]

Go and see your doctor and see if they can make any referrals to someone you can talk to if you would like that

[Lewis]

Probably is. As said you should see a doctor to get a proper diagnosis. Also, how old are you?