- Author: Dr. Lee Seung Hwan, Tong-In Clinic
- Editor : Sia
Haha! I've been feeling a bit strange lately!
I have so much work to do that I can't see the end, and no matter how much I accomplish, it never seems to be enough. Yet I keep noticing gaps I'm missing.
At some point, questions like "Is this right? Am I doing well? Did I start something unnecessary?" come with a sense of helplessness. Sigh...😩
But still! It's okay. This is just a bit of "feeling down."
Understanding Depression vs. Feeling Down
Feeling down refers to a decline in everyday mood.
If the following symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks, most of the day, nearly every day, it could develop into depression:
- Changes in appetite and weight
- Sleep disorders
- Fatigue, decreased concentration, and lethargy
- Guilt
- Thoughts of suicide
- Impairment in daily functioning
Hmm… Let’s see. 🧐 My appetite has decreased a little, but I still enjoy delicious food. My weight is the same. Guilt or suicidal thoughts? None.
Good. I'm not quite at the depression level. 😂
📌 Blues That Come With the Seasons
Having emotions makes us human, right? We can classify our emotions as joy, anger, sorrow, pleasure, love, hate, and desire. ❤️
Feeling down involves feelings of depression and anxiety, and it also often includes elements of ‘sorrow.’ But—funny enough—sometimes, as I watch myself feeling so sad and down, a surge of ‘anger’ rises up too! 🔥🔥
Moreover, when autumn begins and winter deepens, many people feel down and lethargic for no reason.
While we often say "feeling autumn blues," if depression, fatigue, sleep changes, and appetite changes repeatedly interfere with daily life, it might be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Full Article: https://www.thepylonsquare.com/blogs/health-beauty/5-ways-to-lift-seasonal-depression-hint-visit-dawn-markets
