To score:
Answer each question according to the rating below, add your score and check your result:
No - 0
Sometimes - 2
Often - 3
Always - 4
• You are sad and unhappy most of the time.
• You don't expect things to work out well or feel your future is hopeless.
• You eat more than you used to or have lost your appetite.
• Sleep doesn't come easily or you sleep all the time.
• You can't seem to find any pleasure or take an interest in the things you used to enjoy most.
• You carry a deep sense of guilt about things you have done or should have done.
• You criticise and blame yourself for all your faults or every bad thing that happens.
• You are so agitated or restless that you have to keep moving or do something.
• You feel worthless, especially when comparing yourself to others.
• All you can think of is committing suicide or wishing you were dead.
Analysis:
0-10: You are on the right track, great going! You know how to deal with life and its problems and are not afraid of challenges. You have a knack for dealing with various situations. Don't be overconfident, level yourself and live a balanced life.
11-20: You are doing quite well. Just don't let negative feelings get to you, instead channelise them positively. Then you can achieve what you want. You are an optimistic person, don't let bad vibes affect you.
21-30: Hey, surely you can do much better than that. Why are you trying to drown yourself where there is no need to? Swim and get to the shore. Save yourself. Build a positive attitude toward life. Life is beautiful, live it to the fullest and you'll find that the world is a great place to live in.
31-40: What's up with you? You are living on the low down now but here's the good news: things can only get better. Stop comparing yourself. Learn to love and respect yourself first then others will respect you too. Develop positive feelings and don't be too self-critical. Hope is always there to keep you going. If you feel that you are beyond it all, go see a psychologist or a psychiatrist. Get some help because sometimes all you need is a little push in the right direction to show you how precious you are.
Shreejana T
