Everyone feels SAD from time to time. It's just natural. Many people go through blue days or simply periods of feeling down, particularly after they experience a loss. However what professionals call clinical depression is different from simply being "down in the dumps." The primary difference is that the SAD or vacant mood does not go away after a couple of weeks-- and daily activities like eating, sleeping, interacting socially, or working can be affected.
A depressive disorder can change a person's state of minds, thoughts, and sensations. Without appropriate treatment, this condition can go on for a very long time-- weeks, months, or years. Even amongst those struggling with depression, most do not know they have a treatable condition. Many criticize themselves or could be criticized by others. This results in the alienation of family and friends who, if they knew of the illness, would likely offer support and help find reliable treatment. Although this is among our most devastating emotional disorders, treatment can bring relief to over eighty percent of those who experience depression.
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