”A human being can survive anything, so long as he or she can see the end in sight. But depression is so insidious, it compounds so daily, that it becomes almost impossible to ever see the end."
- Elizabeth Wurtzel
Depression is a mental illness that affects a person's mood, thoughts, and overall well-being. It's characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in daily activities. People with depression may experience changes in appetite or weight, sleep disturbances, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
This condition can have a profound impact on a person's daily life, relationships, and ability to function. Clinical depression is not a temporary feeling of sadness. Instead, it's a serious medical condition that requires professional help and support.
For someone to be diagnosed as clinically depressed, an individual will experience sadness and emptiness to the degree that it produces physical and mental effects, rendering the person unable to function.
