Posted by Twinleaf on March 13, 2012, at 15:52:41
In reply to Re: Am I Depressed Asked Before Getting Worse » Phillipa, posted by herpills on March 13, 2012, at 15:21:24
One thing which might help you know is to take a short test like the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Scale, which has only 10 questions. I use it to make sure I'm not slipping back into depression and in need of maintenance TMS. I of course really know anyway ( and you must, too), but an objective test can help me decide if Ii need additional treatment. The scoring for it is:
0-3 normal
3-10 mild depression
11-20 moderate depression
20-30 severe depression (the maximum score is 30)You can download a sample test from several sources on- line. My pdoc considers this a reliable test, and I find it very easy to take occasionally.
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