Your doctor knows that depression is not the result of a "weak" or "defective" personality. Depression happens to people no matter how "strong" or "good" they are. Your doctor will understand that you are a person who is struggling with depression and will not blame you for your problems.
Remember, you are not alone! Your doctor spends a lot of her/his day talking to people about very personal and private problems. That's what doctors do.
The Depression Test is designed to help you speak to your doctor about your depression.
The Depression Test's Final Report makes talking to your doctor a little easier. After you answer some questions (all information is private and confidential), you, and only you, will receive a Final Report. The Final Report explains to your doctor that you have taken the test online and lists the symptoms that you describe when you take the test. All you need to do is take the Final Report to your doctor and share the results.
You could:
- Say that you have some concerns about depression and took a depression test on the Internet
- Hand your Final Report to your doctor
You could:
- Hand your Final Report to your doctor and say nothing at all
Your doctor will know what to do from there. Remember: Your doctor can't help you until you ask for help. It may seem like it's easier said than done, but a lot of people find they feel better just sharing their concerns with their doctor.
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