dear Mikaela, there are many different signs that indicate you may have depression, : loss of appetite and loss of weight, always wanting to stay in bed, no interest in work, loss of contact with friends or they avoid you, unable to make a decision, always thinking in a negative way, don't want to communicate to spouse or partner, lack of keeping clean or lack of showering, no social activity, continual headaches, become very emotional which then makes you cry all the time and for no reason, even listening to your favourite music which again makes you cry, don't feel as though you can or want to talk to any one, or the resentment to do so and the increase of alcohol usage.
I'm sure that there are plenty of other ways on how to tell if you have depression.
From the way you have posted this question doesn't sound to be good for yourself, so I hope that we can be of more help towards you.
This time of the year is always a difficult time for most depressed people, as well as other people who don't suffer from this horrible illness, and there is an enormous sign of relief when it has passed, especially for myself. Geoff.
