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How do depression and chronic unhappiness differ?
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Depression pervades: More areas of your life then unhappiness. It is more than an emotion. Depressive sx's may include low mood, irritability, anger, ^ or v sleep, change in appetite, feelings of helplessness or hopelessness, v energy, v self-esteem, feelings of guilt. V motivation, absence of joy, v concentration, v memory ; suicidal thoughts.
Answered 12/29/2013
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