Depression versus sadness.

Depression is a mental illness that negatively affects how we think, feel and behave. Although sadness may be part of the signs of depression, the two are very different. 

Below I provide some guidance to help distinguish between feelings of sadness and depression.

Sadness. 😢 😭

• Sadness is an emotion.

• Reaction to a difficult situation or life event.

• Regular reaction to an event.

• Gradually goes away.

• Sadness differs from person to person.

Depression. 🫥 😞

• Depression is a mental illness.

• Mood disorder.

• Depression can occur with an unapparent reason - not limited to a specific situation.

• If left untreated, depression can last for a long time.

• Depression is diagnosed.

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Dr Naz