We've all had our bad days or weeks, consequently, depression seems to be the excuse we may use for our moods. Similarly, if we are worrying about a certain event or assignment, anxiety seems to be the scapegoat. At this point, we need to define what exactly depression and anxiety are. There is a fine line between the everyday blues and clinical depression. It is important to understand and recognize the true meaning of depression and anxiety to seek the proper help and to also get off on the right foot towards a brighter future. It is also beneficial to see true definitions of these mental health issues in order to generally assess the severity of your mental health disorder you feel as if you may be suffering from.
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the 4th edition, you must experience at least 5 of the following symptoms in order to be clinically depressed:
(1) depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day, as indicated by either subjective report (e.g., feels sad or empty) or observation made by others (e.g., appears tearful). NOTE : In children and adolescents, irritability may be observed. (2) markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day (as indicated by either subjective account or observation made by others). (3) significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain (e.g., a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month), or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day. NOTE: In children, consider failure to make expected weight gains. (4) insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day. (5) psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day (observable by others, not merely subjective feelings of r...
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...and go back and forth (Swartz 8). Though both disorders are very similar, there is a great distinction between the two. The big difference, that is visible from the information I provided on each disorder, is that depression usually generates more feelings of sadness and despair; anxiety on the other hand brings up feelings of fear or panic. When I was in the earlier stage of my teens, I was clinically depressed, shortly after I was diagnosed with anxiety. It is quite common for one to follow the other. According to a channel for mental health website, "The Healthy Place", 85% of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with anxiety, deeming their nickname the fraternal twins of mood disorders (TheHealthyPlace 7). These disorders come hand in hand, and it is easier to begin tackling them after coming to understand their symptoms and what they entail.
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