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How do i know the difference between depression and/or self pity or sadness?
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Sadness is: usually shorter lived reaction 2 specific circumstances than depression. Self- pity also usually is not constant. Depression leads 2 the sadness & self pity 2B constant unending. There R degrees of depression which are milder, but the feelings just don't lift. Often it is combined with insomnia, withdrawal from social activities, avoidance of friends, weight gain/loss, & crying 4 apparent reason
Answered 5/30/2016
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