Depression: It’s not just sadness. It’s a heavy weight on your back that strips enjoyment out of life and prevents you from completing the basic tasks that fuel your life. Depression isn’t your fault — but it is something you can seek help for.
Low-grade or mild depression can often go unnoticed since the symptoms tend to be mild and persist for long periods of time. While everyone has their emotional ups and downs, if you've been struggling with a consistently low mood, that could be a sign of low-grade depression.
We all get down sometimes. Just like any mood or emotion, feeling depressed or “down” is completely normal. It can be a natural reaction to bad news or a stressful event. Or maybe the weather is gloomy and that can make you feel a bit low.
Whether it’s TikTok creators joking about how they’re not coping, an Instagram account sharing helpful tips on how to deal with depression, or news of a celebrity having a very public breakdown, the conversation on depression is everywhere.
Have you heard of crippling depression, but not sure if it lines up with your symptoms? We'll go over the definition, symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
Although everyone experiences moments of sadness in their life, suffering from depression can be an ongoing struggle — one that is often debilitating if left untreated.
It can be difficult to determine whether your feelings of sadness are just a normal part of life or if they’re a sign of something more serious. Sometimes the signs and symptoms of depression can be quite obvious, while other times, they're not so easy to recognize.
Like many mental health terms, the word "depression" is often thrown around casually to describe regular mood changes — usually as a joke. But clinical depression is no punchline.