How to tell if it s a depressed mood or depression

From my unprofessional point of view, I think it's still very easy to judge between the two, for the depressed mentality, in fact, the key is that the person's mentality and spirit, the performance will be more internal and shallow. For people who are truly depressed, the performance will be more behavioral, and this feeling of depression, this kind of mental energy, will be manifested as a more obvious behavior, and sometimes it may not be a behavior that can be explained by reason.

Let's take a look at my personal understanding of some depressive mentality, many details can actually be seen that this person is actually just depressed and has not reached the phenomenon of depression. If a person's state of mind is depressed, then the person's expression will definitely not be too good, and there will not be too many things to arouse his interest throughout the day, and there will be no way to make him really happy.

But for a person who is just depressed, he is very rational and knows what he is doing, what he should do and what he should not do, so in terms of behavior, he is actually no different from a normal person in the process of getting along with you, and he will not say something that surprises you very much and is very abnormal.

However, for a person who is really depressed, such a person may be more similar to depression in some of the early performances, and he will also see his overall depressed appearance, and he will also see that he has no interest in things all day.

But when you talk to him, he will often give you a shocking sentence that catches you off guard, and you think he is joking, but you don't know that that is what he really thinks, and he just doesn't feel any meaning in life at this stage. Some of the things he did may not be something you can understand with normal human thinking, which is what I understand as a person with real depression.

The difference between depressive mood and depression is as follows:

1. "Depression" is not a disease, but an unpleasant, boring and depressed inner experience after encountering specific life events, which is a normal emotional response that people are born with.

For example, if your favorite items are suddenly lost or broken, you will feel depressed; Feeling depressed or anxious about losing your job or being frustrated at work; Feeling sad and sad because of the breakup with a lover, the death of a loved one, etc. This emotion is short-lived, and can be self-regulated by confiding in others, venting to oneself, eating sweets, exercising, sleeping, traveling, etc., and generally within two weeks this unpleasant emotion will relieve and subside on its own.

2. "Depression" is a pathological psychological depressive disorder, the emotions of depressed patients are not directly related to specific events, or because of a trivial thing can also erupt, or because of an old "mistake" suddenly appeared in the mind and felt sadness, self-blame, guilt, regret and other negative emotions, and can not be eliminated, often showing difficulty falling asleep, loss of appetite, long-term unhappiness, low self-esteem and other symptoms, and even self-harm or suicidal thoughts in severe cases, which is not commensurate with their situation, giving people the feeling of "making a big fuss".

Moreover, depression can be reversed, and the basic symptoms of each episode are roughly similar. Therefore, do not randomly match various symptoms with your emotions, and if you have a tendency to depressive symptoms, you should go to the psychiatric or psychological department of the hospital in time.

Distinguishing whether a person is depressed or just in a bad mood requires a comprehensive consideration of many factors. Here are some possible differences and guidance:

1.Duration and frequency: Mood swings are normal physiological and psychological reactions in humans, but depression is usually long-lasting.

If a person's low mood, negativity, and depression persist for a long time and occur frequently, it can be a sign of depression. Bad mood usually subsides on its own in a short period of time.

2.Intensity and impact: Depression tends to be more severe and long-lasting, and can have a greater negative impact on a person's daily life and functioning, including work, study, socialization, etc.

In contrast, bad mood is generally only a temporary effect and does not cause significant distress in daily life.

3.Physical symptoms and behavioral changes: Depression is often accompanied by a range of physical symptoms and behavioral changes, such as insomnia or excessive sleepiness, changes in appetite, weight fluctuations, difficulty concentrating, fatigue or lack of energy, slow thinking, memory loss, and suicidal tendencies.

Bad mood usually doesn't accompany these noticeable physical and behavioral changes.

4.Social interactions and hobbies: People with depression may become lonely, cautious about avoiding social interactions, and losing interest and pleasure in the things they are interested in life.

They may be reluctant to participate in social activities and gradually distance themselves from others. People who are in a bad mood may still be interested in social activities and hobbies, but they are not willing to participate in them for a while when they are depressed.

5.Self-assessment: People with depression tend to have a negative and harsh attitude towards their emotions and self-worth, and they may have feelings of self-blame, helplessness, and hopelessness.

People who are in a bad mood may have some negative self-evaluation, but they generally do not reach the level of depression.

It is important to realize that this is just some reference guidance and not a professional diagnostic approach. If a person's depressed mood, feelings of negativity, and other symptoms persist and seriously affect their life, professional help and advice should be sought. A mental health professional is able to conduct a comprehensive assessment and diagnosis and provide appropriate support**.

There are some similarities between depression and bad mood in general, such as low mood, anxiety, irritability, etc., but there are also some obvious differences between the two, and here are some ways to distinguish between the two:

1.Duration: Depression usually lasts for a longer period of time and may affect daily life and social skills, while general bad mood is usually a temporary mood swing that can be alleviated in ways such as changing the environment, chatting with friends, etc.

2.Self-feeling: People with depression often feel that their emotions are uncontrollable and may think that they cannot get out of this state barrier, and the general bad mood is usually related to external events, and they can control their emotions by thinking and adjusting their thoughts.

3.Behavioral manifestations: Patients with depression may experience some behavioral manifestations such as self-harm, social avoidance, and loss of interest, while general bad mood may manifest as mood swings, irritability, or irritability.

4.Physical symptoms: People with depression may experience physical symptoms such as insomnia, loss of appetite, weight loss, etc., while general bad mood is not usually accompanied by these physical symptoms.

If you believe that a person may be suffering from depression, it is advisable to seek professional medical help promptly. Doctors can diagnose depression through medical history, psychiatric examination, scale evaluation, etc., and provide corresponding ** recommendations.

There is no strict distinguishing line between depressed mood and depression, and there is a connection and a difference:

Depressed mood is normal, depression is not normal;

Depressed emotions only slightly affect life, but depression can seriously affect life;

Depression is short-term, and long-term depression can turn into depression. (For example, if you are still depressed after more than half a year, then it may become depressed).

Everyone has emotions, everyone has depression. It's normal for everyone to be depressed when something happens. For example, if you fall out of love, some people will be depressed for a period of time, and some people will be depressed all the time, but if these two are not very disturbing to normal life, then they are normal.

But after some people fall out of love, they don't eat, who doesn't drink, just for a period of time, and slowly adjust to get better, then it's just depression, but if it seriously affects life for months or even years, it can be said to be depression.

Landlord, you are not depressed, you can feel it from your words, just depressed mood, soothing venting, self-regulation, and it will get better after a while.

Depression is different from depressive mood, which manifests itself as unhappiness, and almost everyone has this depressive mood, which does not last long. Depression is almost everyone's going to have, and depression has a strict set of diagnostic criteria, from the time standard, at least two consecutive days every day most of the time is not good, in addition to clinical symptoms, including bad mood, loss of interest, insomnia, loss of appetite, self-blame, fatigue, slow reaction or memory loss. Depression is more serious than depression, and there is a depressed mood for more than two weeks, in this case, you should see a psychologist in time.

Let's take a very simple example.

For example, there was a time when you didn't do well in an exam and were depressed for a long time. But the persuasion between classmates, some laughter, and some interest diluted the matter, and the test results were not bad again two weeks later, and the matter passed. This is called ordinary emotional depression.

For example, there was a time when you didn't do well in an exam. Your classmates, friends, and teachers all persuaded you, and then you pretended to be very happy on the surface. Soon I went through another exam, and my grades were good, but you were never happy.

There is always an inexplicable frustration in your heart, and this frustration is getting worse and worse, so that you don't want to face any exams, even teachers or even classmates. And it lasted for more than half a year. If it can't be resolved, it could be depression.

The biggest difference between depression and ordinary emotional depression is that depression does not have a very normal mood**. It will be depressed forever, like a black and dark road, going deeper and darker into the night, and there will be no dawn in sight. And ordinary emotional depression, there will be a cycle.

For example, if it is affected by academic performance, then when there is a slight improvement in academic performance, the mood is relieved. Or time can naturally alleviate an anxiety. Because it wasn't long before it passed.

Depression and ordinary emotional depression, the biggest node is. He couldn't get over some frustration and pain, and that hurdle blocked the sunshine and hope.

Usually depressed mood for about half a year can seriously damage the body and mind. This is often a precursor to depression. At this time, it is the best time to consult a psychologist and psychiatrist in time.

Because the doctor will check the whole condition of your body, anti-depression, whether it is due to insufficient brain secretions, or long-term psychological trauma. There will be certain methods and drugs to improve, and even ****.

Depression is often difficult to heal on its own, which means that time does not solve the problem, but rather deepens it.

On the one hand, ordinary emotional depression can naturally be alleviated by time, and on the other hand, when the pressure of depression is gone, it will naturally be relieved.

Therefore, to judge depression and ordinary emotional depression, is to see whether your mood is low and whether it lasts for a long time? Once it does not relieve after a month or two, it is necessary to consult a doctor in time.

Girl, you're a little depressed. Talk to your mother about your troubles and troubles, and tell your mother about your strange behavior. Ask your mom to take you to the doctor. It's not easy for people to come to the world, don't do stupid things.

Overcoming depression requires self-adjustment. First of all, a moderate amount of exercise can help people reduce stress, relax their minds, reduce depression, if they can't stick to it, you can sign up for some fitness classes or dance classes, yoga classes, etc. Secondly, we should get in touch with society, socialize with people more, don't be alone, feel sorry for ourselves, although we will be very reluctant at first, but after a period of time, negative emotional feelings will be slowly dissolved by the external environment.

You can develop the habit of writing a diary and record your daily mood and feelings, which can form a habit of inner guidance and confiding, which is conducive to eliminating bad emotions.

Depression mainly refers to unhappy inner activities, cranky thoughts, and the external environment has caused you a lot of disturbing emotions.

Depression is in addition to depression in inner activities, loss of interest in many things, indifference, indifference, even to their own relatives, and at the same time it will produce some symptoms, such as poor memory, lack of concentration, like to cry, difficulty falling asleep and fatigue, and in severe cases, suicide and self-harm.

Hello! Regarding judging whether you are depressed, you need to find a professional psychological counselor for diagnosis (nationally certified psychological counselor) Professional psychological counselors will have a series of targeted questions and plans to make scientific judgments, which can not be judged by searching for information on the Internet. Mental illness has not been given the attention it deserves, and most people have the misconception that mental illness is not as important as physical health problems!

In fact, the vast majority of all malignant criminal suspects have mental illness and do not face or pay attention to it, and as a result, they make a big mistake in a single thought. Here, I am not saying that people will commit crimes if they have mental illness, but once people have mental illness, they will not be able to eat and sleep well, causing major mental pressure and psychological pressure, and in the long run, it will lead to mental breakdown, and even lead to mental illness, so we should pay full attention to it!

You can also go to a formal webcast platform, where there will be a certified professional psychotherapist, let the professional give you a preliminary judgment first, and then you decide what to do next.