0 – Severely depressed, suicidal and/or homicidal, immediate inpatient treatment necessary, inability to function (in daily activities)
1 – Severely depressed, somewhat suicidal and/or homicidal, monitoring necessary, inpatient treatment likely necessary, inability to function
2 – Severely depressed, passing suicidal and/or homicidal thoughts, monitoring recommended, inpatient treatment optional, great difficulty functioning
3 – Moderately depressed, passing suicidal and/or homicidal thoughts, monitoring optional, some difficulty functioning
4 – Mildly depressed, passing suicidal and/or homicidal thoughts, monitoring optional, low difficulty functioning
5 – Emotionally numb, in a state of existence, no suicidal and/or homicidal ideations, no monitoring necessary, some ability to function, borderline mood (potential for change to 4 or 6)
6 – Mildly happy, content, no suicidal and/or homicidal ideations, little functioning problems
7 – Moderately happy, upbeat, no functioning problems
8 – Moderately happy, optimistic, positive, no functioning problems
9 – Extremely happy, optimistic, cheerful, positive, “in a good mood,” “feel great,” no functioning problems
10 – Extremely happy, potentially manic, active, energetic, euphoric, ability to function may vary
*A plus (+) sign, used only for numbers below 5, indicate that there is no suicidal ideation.
depression introspection 
the only time i feel that is when i’m not in its grips
I’m not in love w/ depression, but I do think very little of myself and don’t think I have much to offer.
My wife suffers from depression and often feels the same way. I’m helping her to work through it but it’s a huge challenge. I am only just beginning to understand how difficult it is to deal with this paralyzing condition. Best of luck.
I think a lot of us feel like our disorder defines us and who we are. Often times, I feel this way. When I meet new people (which is a difficult thing in itself), I can always tell a difference in how they treat me once they learn that I’m bipolar. It only serves to solidify the notion that being bipolar defines me.
As a Hypnotherapist who works with people who suffer from depression, I hear what Elizabeth expressed regularly. People can literally become addicted to being depressed.
It’s been my experience that things don’t just happen for a reason. During my Hypnosis sessions with clients, I’ve found that the onset of depression is likely the cause of some emotional issue or past trauma that the person needs to resolve. Of course, no two people are alike, but in general, this has been my experience.
You ARE much more than any label or term and you really DO have a lot to offer the world. You just haven’t realized it.
Sasha Carrion, CHT
It is so much true that we start falling in love with depression as the time grows. We feel it is the only thing that has been with us all thro our life.But we need to come out of this tendency. When we ourselves think low of ourselves, how can we expect others to respect us. Yes, Depression is a common condition these days and most of the people go thro it. I t has become part of everyones life. But that itself is not life. We have to get out of that state and live our life.
Annie Bankss
Get Rid Of Your Depression
I agree with Annie. You can’t let depression take over your life… then you are just allowing it to control you and everyone should have control over their own lives!
Michelle, you probably won’t see this but you have SOOOOO much to offer. I think of you often!