Depression....how do you know how bad it is?

This is one off the mental health problems I suffer from.
I find on a bad day/week I’ve no energy,I can’t get out off bed,I cry for no reason,I don’t take care of personal hygiene,I just want to sleep,I won’t speak to anyone except my husband then it’s basically yes/no.
No interest in anything,I feel I can’t cope and don’t want to cope....the last sentence is if it goes on for a few weeks.
When I’m awake I stare into space with racing thoughts and I hardly eat.
If you feel your going down that route go to the GP as soon as possible.good luck ?

If you can’t bear to get out of bed or open blinds all day, you are not doing too well, if you can get up and shower then it’s a good day?

Inkycog this is an interesting question. I guess you would have to be diagnosed by doctors/specialists? Also if the depression is persistent rather than off/on? And it totally dominates your life?