8 Signs of Major Depressive Disorder

Major Depressive Disorder, or MDD, is perhaps the most severe type of depressive disorder.
Depression, or major depression, is frequently mentioned and is often discussed in the media. It’s become known as the ‘common cold’ of mental illness. Psych2Go presents to you 8 telltale signs to help you determine if you should ask your doctor about Major Depressive Disorder.

Disclaimer: Please do not use this video to self-diagnose. If you can relate to most of the signs, we advise you to go to a qualified medical health professional for a proper diagnosis.

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Credits
Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Script Editor: Denise Ding & Kelly Soong
VO: DeVoice
Story Boarder: Elaine Lin
Animator: Danielle Clapperton
YouTube manager: Cindy Cheong

References:

American Psychological Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 5th Ed. Washington, DC, USA: APA Publishing.

[Psychgo]

One of our voice team members, Amanda Silvera made a video on the healing benefits of letting go, check it out! Amanda is the talented voice actress behind most of our videos with the soothing voice. Check out her music here:

[chloe-qrzp]

depression is like "I don't wanna kill myself, I just wanna stay in a corner, I'm not gonna drink anything, I'm not gonna eat anything, I'm not gonna talk to anybody, I'm just gonna lay down until I die" and I felt that, it's been a long time but I still have bad moments

[umaa]

can we just appreciate that we’re getting all this for free?

[seanharris]

It’s not that I necessarily wish I was dead, it’s just that I wish I could have peace of mind and find real, genuine happiness in the small things again.

[hiworld]

Teen: has depression
School: would you like to go into debt, have extreme stress, and then take a test that could ruin your life?

[german_pretzel]

"Depression is like living in a body that wants to live but with a mind that tries to die"
- Anonymous

[bri.janell]

Me: is already diagnosed with MDD
Also me: LETS SEE IF I MEET THE CRITERIA

[LisaS]

A person can get so depressed they can't even get themselves to look for a therapist.

[ponzopa]

It’s always:
“The person has lost interest in things they used to enjoy”
But what if i enjoy nothing anymore and can’t even remember anything that made me actually happy?

[aljolinefaye]

8 Signs of MDD:

1. Persistent depressed mood
2. Inability to feel pleasure
3. Weight gain or loss
4. Insomnia or Hypersomnia
5. Over fatigue with loss of energy
6. Feelings of worthlessness and guilt
7. Difficulty in thinking and concentrating
8. Recurrent suicidal ideation

[Yiching-qsdh]

Happiness is like water.
You mind is like a cup.
The normal cup is full.
The depressed cup is broken.

[TheLouisvilleCardfan]

The loss of interests is when I realized something was seriously wrong. My favorite music, my Xbox, watching tv, talking to my family and friends, none of it brought me joy. I would literally go to work and then come home and just feel miserable and agitated. Some days I’ll just come home and sit in the shower for like an hour. It’s not healthy

[water]

Me: *has* *already* *been* *diagnosed*
Also me: “let’s just make sure...”

[justanotherchannelhi]

I wanna open up but judgement is a thing.

[loisdahl]

Wish “speaking with a health professional” was always effective. It’s an unfortunate fact that a great many “health professionals” - psychiatrists, psychologists, and other so-called qualified mental health professionals REALLY SUCK! Are rude, condescending, and downright incompetent.

[lorastrange]

me: diagnosed with this
also me while watching this: heyyy i do that

[addiebajaddie]

The video: If you’re experiencing these symptoms, speak with a medical professional.

Covid-19: I’m gonna stop you right there

[minionlover]

i don’t want to self diagnose, but i relate to all of these things

[eszelcruzado]

I'm diagnosed with MDD last January. Been fighting this battle ever since I was a child. Thanks for my friends who gave me the courage to have checked.

[blucosi]

"do you see yourself in any of these signs?"
These signs are everything I am