Depression Self Quiz:"Your Depression May Be Trying To Tell You Something..."

"Taking a Depression Self Quiz may be the start of a complete life change. So, get ready!"

"Personal reflection is a powerful thing when you are dealing with depression. Believe it or not, your body is trying to tell you something! "


Here’s a little depression self quiz to help you begin to listen to your depression and what it may be telling you.

Doing this simple exercise may be the start of a complete life change. So, get ready!

You are depressed for a reason. Answering the following questions may give you a glimpse of truth and hope as they did for me.

Let’s travel this road to joy together! I want to hear from you!

(Read the depression quiz questions below and then answer one or many or all in the box provided. Simply copy and paste them into the box. TOO MANY QUESTIONS? Answer one question now and you can always come back later.)

Share Your Depression Life Lessons...

1. Think of the top 3 people you see most often during the week. Are they positive people or pessimistic people? Do they give you a glimpse of hope and joy or do they squash it all?

2. Where do you want to see yourself after being depression free? What do you want to be doing with your life?

3. As you think about your depression, what do you think it may be teaching you about yourself?

4. What or who makes you angry?

5. What or who makes you sad?

6. What or who brings you joy?

7. What’s one thing, after reading our 6 steps report, that you do not do in your life and you want to start doing this week? (You can skip this question if you haven't yet read our report.)

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