Dear Dr,
How do you tell the difference between calmness and depression?
Qudus Jankpata, Ilorin
Dear Qudus,
In depression there is disinterestedness, inability to function effectively and fatigue; all traceable to reduced energy levels. There is also a definite affectation of the mood-- sadness, despair, dejection, loss of hope; guilt. A person who is calm does not necessarily have reduced energy and interest; guilt and a depression of mood. Depression is like sadness. Other features may include a loss of appetite; broken sleep, early morning awakening; constipation. Depression is an illness for which you need medical attention best provided by a good doctor/psychiatrist, with effective drugs that help treat it. Apart from this light level of depression a person can also have depression with psychotic features./ I need to explain the word psychosis --it is another word for (you guessed it) outright madness!! Causes are unknown. One very notable complication of depression is suicidal thoughts, suicidal tendencies and suicidal attempts. Suicide can result from severe depression; so lets recognize depression for what it is and get it properly treated, folks. One last thing -- calmness is best seen after waking up from sleep-- it needs no treatment. Cheers
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