Depression — Am I Depressed or Just Having a Bad Week?
Distinguishes transient sadness from major depressive disorder, including loss of interest, functional decline, changes in sleep, appetite and energy, emotional numbness, and asking directly about suicide. The goal is full remission.
Depression — Am I Depressed or Just Having a Bad Week?
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In this episode
- Transient sadness versus major depressive disorder
- Loss of interest, and decline in day-to-day functioning
- Changes in sleep, appetite and energy
- Emotional numbness
- Why it matters to ask directly about suicide
- Why the goal of treatment is full remission
The opposite of depression is not happiness, it’s vitality.
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