The following symptoms checklists are intended for personal screening purposes only and make no claim as to accurate diagnosis of any mental or emotional disorder.  If any of these conditions seem overwhelming or persist for longer than a month, you might find psychotherapy helpful.

 

If you are presently feeling suicidal please call 911 or the Arapahoe/Douglas counties hotline at (303) 795-6187.

 

Depression

Depression is extremely common, affecting up to twenty percent of the population at some point during their lifespan.

Symptoms may include:

  • feeling sad, empty, tearful, and/or hopeless

  • lack of interest and pleasure in most activities

  • significant increase or decrease in appetite

  • inability to sleep or sleeping too much

  • significant increase or decrease in appetite

  • poor concentration

  • spending too much time in bed or isolating

  • lack of energy

  • difficulty making decisions

  • thinking about, planning, or attempting suicide

  • preoccupation with death

 

Anxiety

Anxiety is an unpleasant affect with both physiological and psychological symptoms.

Physiological symptoms may include:

  • rapid shallow breathing/shortness of breath

  • lightheadedness

  • increased heart rate

  • muscle tension

  • sweating/trembling

  • abdominal distress

Psychological and emotional symptoms may include:

  • feelings of dread or impending doom/panic attacks

  • fear of "going crazy"/out of control

  • powerlessness

  • hypervigilence and alarm

  • excessive worry about things in general

  • a sense of doubt

  • vagueness about the nature of the threat

  • excessive fear of or discomfort in social situations

  • fear of leaving the house

  • avoiding social or performance situations for fear of embarrassment

 

Loss

It is never easy to deal with the emotions associated with losing a loved one and/or relationship of great importance. Having a strong support system is very helpful during these difficult times. Grief and loss can result in feelings of sorrow, confusion, guilt, anger, depression, and other strong emotions. (Sometimes unresolved grief from the past may cause problems during a stressful time.)

Possible feelings associated with loss, for whatever reason, may include:

  • depression/anxiety

  • numbness and shock

  • guilt

  • meaninglessness

  • trouble eating or sleeping

  • lack of energy

  • anger/irritability

  • abandonment

  • loneliness

  • crying easily and frequently

  • forgetfulness

  • feelings of unreality