Depression - Compare and Contrast

[Aleck]

Does anyone have a clue as to what I can possibly compare and contrast depression to? I'm just blocked and I can't seem to come up with anything substantial besides typical sadness, which seems a tad weak. I don't know....

I would appreciate any ideas. Thanks alot.

 

[Storyofmylife]

People with depression tend to sleep a lot, where as a normal non-depressed person typically only sleeps half as much. They also tend to shut themselves in away from society way more than most and oftentimes this leads to agoraphobia, and normally the 'sadness' in depression gets worse and all of these symptoms get worse over time... where as typical sadness fades away. A lot of people with clinical depression have underlying issues beforehand (i.e anxiety, PTSD, panic disorder, or even BPD.) Where as a regular person normally experiences some specific issue to make this 'sadness' occur. I hope that helped, if you need anymore info let me know!

 

[JujuLodestar]

People with depression tend to sleep a lot, where as a normal non-depressed person typically only sleeps half as much. They also tend to shut themselves in away from society way more than most and oftentimes this leads to agoraphobia, and normally the 'sadness' in depression gets worse and all of these symptoms get worse over time... where as typical sadness fades away. A lot of people with clinical depression have underlying issues beforehand (i.e anxiety, PTSD, panic disorder, or even BPD.) Where as a regular person normally experiences some specific issue to make this 'sadness' occur. I hope that helped, if you need anymore info let me know!

As a side note it depends on the person as well

I've been a loner my whole life so i'm typically more depressing then my peers
I tend to ignore any social gathering cause well...''bad memories''
And despite what you mentioned (mark me up on all of those)
I sleep half of a ''normal'' person as you remarked

There are thoughts or actions which triggers depression
And then there are the ''social outcast'' i should say which tend to be the people you mentioned
Although when ''docters'' refer to depression as a ''Mental disorder'' I can assure you some of us would love to see his head cut off by the Chainsaw Ganado

 

[Storyofmylife]

As a side note it depends on the person as well

I've been a loner my whole life so i'm typically more depressing then my peers
I tend to ignore any social gathering cause well...''bad memories''
And despite what you mentioned (mark me up on all of those)
I sleep half of a ''normal'' person as you remarked

There are thoughts or actions which triggers depression
And then there are the ''social outcast'' i should say which tend to be the people you mentioned
Although when ''docters'' refer to depression as a ''Mental disorder'' I can assure you some of us would love to see his head cut off by the Chainsaw Ganado

Yes, you're right it does depend on the person, but typically if a person is sleeping too much it normally means they're depressed. If you ever have a friend who loves to sleep all the time make sure to ask them how they're doing, because a lot of the time they're trying to escape reality by sleeping. Although, some don't sleep either, I myself have panic/anxiety disorder with a bit of depression so I do both of these things. As of lately I haven't been able to sleep much, and it's very exhausting on my body.

Again, some people with depression (like me and a lot of others) tend to steer clear from anything social, because they want to be alone and it becomes a vicious cycle that only gets worse. I do agree though everyone is different, these are just some common symptoms of depression I'm listing. I've studied it in psychology and nursing, it's a very in depth disorder.

 

[JujuLodestar]

Yes, you're right it does depend on the person, but typically if a person is sleeping too much it normally means they're depressed. If you ever have a friend who loves to sleep all the time make sure to ask them how they're doing, because a lot of the time they're trying to escape reality by sleeping. Although, some don't sleep either, I myself have panic/anxiety disorder with a bit of depression so I do both of these things. As of lately I haven't been able to sleep much, and it's very exhausting on my body.

Again, some people with depression (like me and a lot of others) tend to steer clear from anything social, because they want to be alone and it becomes a vicious cycle that only gets worse. I do agree though everyone is different, these are just some common symptoms of depression I'm listing. I've studied it in psychology and nursing, it's a very in depth disorder.

Huh studying in being a nurse....Reminds my of Rebecca She's also one of my fav Re Characters Anyways
Most things hear people talk about depression i just go all out and curse so much and loud even King Kong will be proud
But you actuall make a point unlike others but yeah although i'm questioning some of the things you mentioned,
Sleeping more, a thought triggering a depression, ect
I have a friend that i knew since birth (well at least until i remembered i was alive)
He loves to sleep so much but all he does is smile
Hell i even evesdroped on the guy he laughs like a serial killer, But he has a good heart
Even though i'm more or less all of those
My tough, stubborn,and must i add ''resistant'' persona blocks out most of those, It cracks sometimes but
oh well, no one is that capable (Besides wesker...-__-)
I'm still enraged from the last time a docter told me i had a ''Mental'' disorder
That's one thing depressed people hate you tell us we have a mental disorder
We are going to think of the most brutal way of how to kill you (That is something i sure with a certain ''Friend''

 

[Storyofmylife]

Huh studying in being a nurse....Reminds my of Rebecca She's also one of my fav Re Characters Anyways
Most things hear people talk about depression i just go all out and curse so much and loud even King Kong will be proud
But you actuall make a point unlike others but yeah although i'm questioning some of the things you mentioned,
Sleeping more, a thought triggering a depression, ect
I have a friend that i knew since birth (well at least until i remembered i was alive)
He loves to sleep so much but all he does is smile
Hell i even evesdroped on the guy he laughs like a serial killer, But he has a good heart
Even though i'm more or less all of those
My tough, stubborn,and must i add ''resistant'' persona blocks out most of those, It cracks sometimes but
oh well, no one is that capable (Besides wesker...-__-)
I'm still enraged from the last time a docter told me i had a ''Mental'' disorder
That's one thing depressed people hate you tell us we have a mental disorder
We are going to think of the most brutal way of how to kill you (That is something i sure with a certain ''Friend''

Yes I agree it shouldn't be considered a 'mental' disorder anymore. Rather a psychological disorder, which may not sound much better to someone who sees the word 'psycho' in it (it just doesn't mean that ). Science has evolved and so has medicine, there's different names for these types of clinical disorders now and I'm happy with that. Not even 60 years ago Doctors were giving people like us lobotomies because we simply didn't fit into society or the norm. Just because someone has a bit of anxiety or depression doesn't mean you need to severe their frontal lobe essentially causing mental retardation... Oh what quacks those Doctors were!

As for your friend who sleeps a lot, again it really depends on the person. Doctors are very eager to diagnose anyone with depression because the symptoms are quite iffy I will admit, but if all the symptoms add up then they're more than likely right. As far as your friend goes though, you're right, he's definitely not depressed.

 

[JujuLodestar]

Yes I agree it shouldn't be considered a 'mental' disorder anymore. Rather a psychological disorder, which may not sound much better to someone who sees the word 'psycho' in it (it just doesn't mean that ). Science has evolved and so has medicine, there's different names for these types of clinical disorders now and I'm happy with that. Not even 60 years ago Doctors were giving people like us lobotomies because we simply didn't fit into society or the norm. Just because someone has a bit of anxiety or depression doesn't mean you need to severe their frontal lobe essentially causing mental retardation... Oh what quacks those Doctors were!

As for your friend who sleeps a lot, again it really depends on the person. Doctors are very eager to diagnose anyone with depression because the symptoms are quite iffy I will admit, but if all the symptoms add up then they're more than likely right. As far as your friend goes though, you're right, he's definitely not depressed.

My Mom forces me to see a docter and actually one time i heard my momtell the docter
''Please don't tell my son he has a mental disorder for you're own sake''
Of course the smartass went on and did it anyways and i had brutally harmed him
Final Words: You're Son is a demonic mentally unstable agressive soon to be serial killer
Me-Thank You

Yeah....exactly why i have a problem with the human race.....
Anywho my friend on the other hand is un-naturally joyful he loves sleeping, he doesn't like being around people but he smiles more then the joker (with the pedobear smile)
He actually scares me (And to scare me is like scaring a Tyrant....Ain't gonna happen)
I don't mind the whole Psycho kind of person because more or less it's how they were treated
A mental scare a way that they said ''I'm giving up''
I actually feel bad for them
Hell i have a Psychopathic Friend (With docters watching her of course)
I don't mind i joke around with her give her Hugs sometimes we get into fights but we both let it go and apologize
(And then docters ask me Wth did i do or say)
But hey that's like nobody's normal let alone the same

 

[Romero]

People with depression tend to sleep a lot, where as a normal non-depressed person typically only sleeps half as much. They also tend to shut themselves in away from society way more than most and oftentimes this leads to agoraphobia, and normally the 'sadness' in depression gets worse and all of these symptoms get worse over time... where as typical sadness fades away. A lot of people with clinical depression have underlying issues beforehand (i.e anxiety, PTSD, panic disorder, or even BPD.) Where as a regular person normally experiences some specific issue to make this 'sadness' occur. I hope that helped, if you need anymore info let me know!

I have depression and my sleeping pattern is messed up. I can sometimes sleep for 20 or more hours (this is extreme and not often), but the total hours I sleep in one week stays about the same. I've had some anxiety and somewhat avoided public places but no severe anxiety. Anti-depressants is keeping it under control and my life quality is okay.

Yes, you're right it does depend on the person, but typically if a person is sleeping too much it normally means they're depressed. If you ever have a friend who loves to sleep all the time make sure to ask them how they're doing, because a lot of the time they're trying to escape reality by sleeping.

More advice: If you have a very depressed friend that is suicidal and they suddenly seem happy and "normal": Be vigilant because this change is typical if they have made a final decision to actually carry out the suicide. Do not let them be alone.

 

[Aleck]

Wow you guys thanks for the discussion. Storyofmylife, how awesome that you've studied that. Two of my own favorite subjects and I'm actually studying to be an RN too.

I'm sorry to learn that you guys have been through that. I battled it long ago in 2007 and it was as bad as it can get. Luckily I survived and although I have my ups and downs, I can confidently say I've gotten past that dark place in my life.

Thank you guys and ladies for sharing. Storyofmylife, I'm inspired by your ideas, hopefully I'll finish this paper before midnight tomorrow. I guess I shouldn't be too surprised though, you are quite creative and a good writer. Thanks again!

 

[Storyofmylife]

Wow you guys thanks for the discussion. Storyofmylife, how awesome that you've studied that. Two of my own favorite subjects and I'm actually studying to be an RN too.

I'm sorry to learn that you guys have been through that. I battled it long ago in 2007 and it was as bad as it can get. Luckily I survived and although I have my ups and downs, I can confidently say I've gotten past that dark place in my life.

Thank you guys and ladies for sharing. Storyofmylife, I'm inspired by your ideas, hopefully I'll finish this paper before midnight tomorrow. I guess I shouldn't be too surprised though, you are quite creative and a good writer. Thanks again!

No problem, good luck in nursing. I unfortunately could only take two years of it, but who knows I might always go back! Since then I've tried majoring in numerous fields Hence why I've taken so many psychology classes. If you need anymore info or tips just message me!

 

[Hoady]

Depression is odd because i was for most of my life but wasn't aware of it. Things become so engrained in your daily life, it is hard to know or even note/label what something is, especially when you are younger. I would describe it as a constant feeling of heaviness, lethargy and a real type of bland or blankness, regardless of your physical health.

But i wouldn't go around and call alot of these anxieties disorders as freely as some doctors would like too(or throwing pills)..Our bodies are adapative learning machines, everything going on around us from birth we pick up and learn. So when it comes to psychological traits that become problems, i believe our body and mind have learnt something in the past from our surrounding environment. Could be pain,value disorders, adapting to bad conditions etc.I think depression arrives in the same field.

I guess the main signs are: Sleep patterns? Social Life? Addictive behaviours? At the same time i hope a psychologist doesn't just conform one back to the stresses of society, which is apparently normal.