How will you differentiate a clinical depression from an ordinary depression?

Answer 1

Generally speaking, the term clinical depression refers to any depression that requires some form of treatment. It is normal for people to feel depressed when something bad happens, such as the death of a loved one. This type of depression normally goes away after a couple of weeks; but sometimes it persists. It can last for periods of six months or more, and then it is classified as clinical depression......






A depressive episode is diagnosed if 5 or more of these symptoms last most of the day, nearly every day, for a period of 2 weeks or longer.

Pervasive low mood and tearfulness, unresponsive to and out of keeping with current circumstances.
Other mood tensions including tension, irritability and anxiety.
Insomnia (typically waking early)
Reduction in appetite, weight loss and constipation
Lack of energy and tiredness/lack of stamina
Loss of libido
Loss of concentration/forgetfulness
Feelings of low self-esteem, guilt and helplessness
Thoughts of suicide

The symptoms listed below are more in detail and are a good guideline to go by.

Psychological
persistent low/blue mood
low self-esteem More.
tearfulness
feelings of guilt
intolerance of others
poor motivation
poor interest
lack of enjoyment
irritability More
hopelessness
helplessness
suicidal thoughts
thoughts of harming someone else, such as a baby
reduced sex drive
feeling worse first thing in the morning
anxiety More.
obsessional worries, acts, ruminations, or images
difficulty making decisions
worries about a child
Physical
slowed movement
disturbed sleep
slowed speech
change in appetite (usually decreased but sometimes increased)
change in weight (usually a decrease but sometimes weight gain)
aches and pains
lack of energy
constipation
menstrual disturbance
lack of interest in sex
multiple physical symptoms
Social
poor work performance
reduced social activities
reduced hobbies and interests
reduced contact with friends
difficulties at home

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Answer 2

I have had both and still they come and go. And no doctors so far can tell me the difference all they do is prescribed medication. But listen to this: On my own i can tell the difference, the clinical depression is usually connected with long term ordinary depression. Say for instance i get ordinary depression because of my mother passing long ago, now if that is not treated meaning i don't talk to nobody about it or hell i don't even read about it, then it can easy turn into clinical depression which means now ever thing is depressing all your thoughts and dreams which can stop you from moving or thinking your way out of it by yourself then you will need a doctors medication. You understand?

Answer 3

We all have ordinary depression or sadness that comes and goes. It is part of life. Clinical depression is diffferent. Clinical depression is a state of sadness, melancholia or despair that has advanced to the point of being disruptive to an individual's social functioning and/or activities of daily living. Although a low mood or state of dejection that does not affect functioning is often referred to as depression, clinical depression is a medical diagnosis and is different from the everyday meaning of "being depressed".

Clinical depression usually requires medication.

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Answer 4

For clinical depression you don't find a certain reason apart from medical reasons. For ordinary depression in most cases you find a reason.

Answer 5

clinical depression is from a chemical imbalance i the brain. ordinary depression is when we get our feelings hurt, we feel un-appreciated, or when something tragic happens to us.
ordinary depression is completely curable without any drugs. clinical (or chronic) depression is a different story. you will need a doctors help, and possibly medication.
if you have ordinary depression please read my question "an open letter to depressed people".
walt

Answer 6

Clinical depression is a chemical imbalance. You are depressed even when life around you is great. Regular depression is situational, like a loved one dies, you lost your job etc. You get over it and can be happy again.

Answer 7

"Normal" depression allows one to see an end in site, the so called light at the end of the tunnel, but clinical depression presents itself in such a way that hope is sometimes non-existent. That's one way to measure it.

Answer 8

clinical depression if you are really really mentally retard, ordinary depression when you gain weight, you get deppressed

Answer 9

If you can not help it on your own, you need a help. But the reason is is a hunger of your soul, feed it.Our soul also need its own food. Creativity is a good food for a soul. Good luck.