tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52437131873684486.post3629061553491080634..comments2024-01-23T07:30:57.044-05:00Comments on Normal in Training: Fear of SadnessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06137685337661792439noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52437131873684486.post-74325834409784993642014-03-05T10:55:00.403-05:002014-03-05T10:55:00.403-05:00I was trying to avoid a technical discussion of th...I was trying to avoid a technical discussion of the criteria for depression, but it sounds like I should cover it. In order to receive a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, you need to be depressed for at least 2 weeks, although most people are depressed for much longer than this before they seek help. The depressive disorder can vary from mild to psychotic. However, there is also a short-duration depressive episode, which lasts from 4-13 days and requires fewer symptoms to make the diagnosis. My professional advice is that if you have been depressed before and know that your depression can be severe, contact your doctor/therapist ASAP. I am fortunate in that my therapist and psychiatrist will respond immediately if I call, and I have called them after feeling depressed after a few days. You may have to wait longer to see someone, so it's better to set something up sooner rather than later.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06137685337661792439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52437131873684486.post-17541564111241246752014-03-04T21:04:37.260-05:002014-03-04T21:04:37.260-05:00From my experience and talks with some doctors and...From my experience and talks with some doctors and counselors, the general rule is if it last for three weeks or longer it can be classified as depression. Now the severity can be the big difference. Mild vs Severe. Depression can also translate into being easily aggravated depending on what your depression looks like. Jferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05051162564910382230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52437131873684486.post-52800557773526701792014-03-04T16:55:32.500-05:002014-03-04T16:55:32.500-05:00It is confusing. I think that it helps to get an ...It is confusing. I think that it helps to get an outside perspective about your feelings. Even for me, it's hard to diagnose myself. Sometimes writing helps to have some distance. Sometimes you can use other people like friends or family. But ultimately that is what therapists and doctors are for, especially if it can become a suicidal depression. I would err on the side of asking for someone's feedback sooner rather than later.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06137685337661792439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52437131873684486.post-9781627437234667392014-03-04T16:08:34.758-05:002014-03-04T16:08:34.758-05:00I have a fear of sadness too, that it will turn in...I have a fear of sadness too, that it will turn into full blown suicidal depression. It's also a bit hard sometimes to tell whether I'm sad or depressed. Sad goes away quickly, I think? Depression could last years? Add frustration to that also. I don't think I feel sad without frustration that may turn into anger. I'm getting more confused.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356119484782485517noreply@blogger.com