[header] How to talk to a doctor about depression [title] Develop an understanding of depression beforehand. [step] Decide if you are experiencing the symptoms of depression so that you can know exactly what to tell your physician. Be informed by reading up on symptoms of depression before your appointment. 
Doing some research will make you more familiar with the condition and make it easier for you to talk to your doctor. Symptoms of depression include : [substeps] Little hope for the future feeling worthless or guilty being easily agitated loss of interest in normally pleasurable activities withdrawal from friends or loved ones sleep changes (e.g.