Is Depression simply Anger without Enthusiasm?

Answer 1

That is an interesting correlation. I do think there is "some" truth to it however I feel there is a little more to the story.

Alot of ppl are angry, they try and try and things don't go their way that turns into apathy and that turns into depression so I can see your point. But other depression patients have a feeling of worthlessness, no value, they aren't necessarily angry about anything but are just utterly upset with themselves. I do honestly agree that some people start with anger and it works its way to depression, but I also think there are others that do not develop that way.
Just my two cents.

Answer 2

What is sad, is that some really get the enthusiasm out of being depressed, and that I do not understand..I need my efforts to release the anger and get enthusiastic over other energies.

Answer 3

Actually, yes. A lot of anger goes into depression.

Answer 4

Yes

Answer 5

depression = anger + sadness + lack of enthusiasm

Answer 6

No i dont think so depression makes you sad and anger is more aggressive i dont think that you can do both at the same time

Answer 7

You have a point. Depression is fraught with anger. It's also rife with grief and self loathing and the inability to see beyond one's own pain.

Heartbreaking really, and misunderstood.

Answer 8

Depression is anger turned inward in a relentless flatness of with neither hope nor change.

Answer 9

Nah! Depression is fairly passive... Last time I checked, anger was pretty aggressive!

Answer 10

Depression isnt something that can be stated so bluntly or simply. It is more like, your brain is stuck on a bad mode and it effects life, health, and everything. It isnt something you just stumble apon.