I know Im depressed when depression impairs my daily functioning. I don't feel like doing housework, exercising or going out of the house, even to the grocers to buy food. I want to lie in bed the whole day and do nothing...not even watch tv or do self-care like take shower or brush my teeth. Apart from that there is this sinking feeling of immense sadness and despair that engulfs me.

I went through this phase for one whole year and finally had to take an anti-depressant - prozac 20mg. I get a little agitated and delirious if I take more than the 20mg...40mg didn't suit me. But 20mg prozac seems to work a little and I feel less in despair and hopelessness, though I can't still do housework/exercise daily.

I guess if you could see a psychiatrist too and ask for an anti-depressant...not too much, just the right dosage...it may help.
Hugs to you.