<s>[INST] Hi I think i may be suffering from mild depression. I have a lot of serious problems weighing me down at the moment and for the last few weeks i havent been sleeping, had terrible headaches, loss of appetite, been getting very emotional (either angry or upset) at tiny things and lashing out at all the people I love. I have never really considered depression but my mum has suffered on and off for years and i seem to be following those tendancies at the moment. However i have a doctores appointment tomorrow but dont know how to approach the subject, i dont feel comfortable saying that i think im depressed. Please help. [/INST] Hello and thanks for your query. I understand that you are wondering whether you may be depressed. You have mentioned that of late you are feeling more irritable, having sleep and appetite disturbances, etc. These symptoms could indeed be indicative of a depression. Also considering the fact that you have a family history of depression, it is more likely that you could be slipping into a depressive episode. Since this seems to be affecting you quite negatively, it is necessary that you seek professional help. Earlier the intervention, better will be the outcome and recovery. Treatment for depression is available in the form of medication to relax your mind and lift your mood (antidepressants) as well as counselling. So, I would suggest that you ask your doctor for psychiatric consultation so that you can have a detailed evaluation and further treatment. Best wishes, </s>