How are being depressed and having depression different?

Being depressed is: Normal in most people and is a temporary, non-debilitating reaction, usually to a negative event. Having depression implies being depressed for at least two weeks and it being intense enough to cause some dysfunction in eating, sleeping, thinking, concentrating, enjoying things, or feeling good about yourself or life. It's a matter of intensity, duration & consequences.

Depressed mood vs: major depression. Major Depression is a mood disorder lasting a minimum of two weeks. 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. Depressed mood is likely to be a low mood which may be