In today's society, depression has become a topic of great concern. However, as the topic grew in popularity, some people began to abuse the term "depression" to classify some mood swings or brief periods of depression in daily life as depression as well. This phenomenon has led to confusion between true depression and false depression, making it difficult for those who really need help to be understood and supported. This article will delve into the difference between true depression and fake depression from several aspects.
Symptoms of true depression: Symptoms of true depression usually include low mood, loss of interest, fatigue, insomnia, changes in appetite, difficulty concentrating, decreased sense of self-worth, suicidal thoughts, etc. These symptoms are long-lasting and severely affect the patient's daily life and work.
Pseudodepression: Symptoms of pseudodepression tend to be mild, short-lived, and do not significantly affect the patient's normal life. These symptoms may simply be temporary mood swings caused by some stress or event in your life.
True depression: True depression is usually related to genetic, physiological, psychological, environmental and other factors. For example, genetic factors may contribute to an individual's increased susceptibility to depression, and stressful events in life can trigger episodes of depression.
Pseudo-depression: Pseudo-depression is often caused by some specific life events or stress, such as work stress, relationship problems, etc. Once these issues are resolved, emotions usually return to normal gradually.
Duration true depression: True depression usually lasts for a long time, which can be weeks, months, or even years. Patients need to receive professional** and support to relieve symptoms.
Pseudo-depression: Pseudo-depression lasts for a short period of time and usually resolves on its own within days to weeks. Even if you don't do it, your mood will gradually return to normal.
True Depression in Response: People with true depression are usually slower to respond to ** and require a certain amount of time and patience. **Methods include drugs**, psychological**, etc., and patients need to carry out under the guidance of a professional doctor**.
Pseudo-depression: People with pseudo-depression may relieve their mood by self-regulating and seeking social support when faced with problems. This self-regulation usually results in a short period of time and does not require a professional**.
Social functioning affects true depression: People with true depression have a severely affected social functioning, and they may not be able to work, study, or socialize with others. They may need to take time off work to rest or even need to be hospitalized**.
Pseudo-depression: Although the social functioning of patients with pseudo-depression may be affected, it usually does not seriously affect their normal life. They may only temporarily reduce their productivity at work or school, but they will not completely lose their social functioning.
Self-perception of true depression: People with true depression tend to have a clearer understanding of their symptoms, and they will actively seek support and support. At the same time, they may feel helpless and hopeless, and need the understanding and care of others.
Pseudodepression: People with pseudodepression may not be very clear about their emotional state, and they may mistake transient mood swings for depression. As emotions gradually return to normal, they may be confused and confused about their symptoms.
Conclusion of the article
There are obvious differences between true depression and pseudo-depression in terms of symptom manifestation, duration, response to society, impact on social functioning, and self-perception. Understanding these differences helps us better understand and support those who suffer from depression. At the same time, we should also be wary of misusing the word "depression" so as not to cause distress and misunderstanding to those who really need help.