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Low mood: when the sadness stays
Sad days are part of life. When the heaviness stays for weeks, when things you used to enjoy feel flat, and when getting through the day takes everything you have, it is worth paying attention. Low mood can be talked about, and it can get better.
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What it can look like
- You feel down, empty or hopeless most days.
- Things you used to enjoy do not interest you anymore.
- You sleep much more or much less than usual.
- You feel tired, slow, or unable to focus.
- You are harder on yourself than you would be on anyone else.
What can help
- Tell one person you trust how you have really been.
- Keep one small routine: a shower, a meal, a short walk outside.
- Write down one thing each day that was even a little okay.
- Be gentle with what you expect of yourself this week.
- If it has lasted two weeks or more, talk to a professional. You do not have to wait until it is worse.
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Questions people ask
Is this a depression test?
It is a Glim check-in, not a test or a diagnosis. The PHQ-9 is a questionnaire doctors use worldwide to describe how your mood has been for two weeks. Only a licensed professional can diagnose depression.
What if my answers are heavy?
Glim shows free, 24-hour help lines first, right on your reading, and the reading is never locked behind a payment.
If you are thinking of ending your life
Please call the NCMH Crisis Hotline at 1553, or 0917 899 8727, now. If you are in danger, call 911. You deserve help today.
If you need someone to talk to now
These lines are open 24 hours. If you are in danger, call your local emergency number.
Outside the Philippines? Find a free helpline in your country
This page is for reflection and general information, not a diagnosis or treatment. If things feel heavy for a long time, talk to someone you trust or a professional. Written by the Glim team.