Jul 26 2009

Sad or Depressed - What’s the Difference?

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I’m really glad that you are reading this article and hope the information will help you.

Are you able to distinguish between sadness and depression? I am sure that you are able to notice the difference in the two. There are great numbers of people who do not know the difference and are seeking to deal with their sadness in the way you would deal with depression.

Sadness is a natural reaction to any painful experiences whether in the past or the present and will be experienced by everyone at sometime in their lives. While it is normal for people to experience sadness from time to time in their lives, depression on the other hand can be more extreme and debilitating. It is recognized as being a clinical illness and carries with it a lot more symptoms than sadness, if not recognized and treated; it can lead to serious consequences and even death. Read more »