Sadness is a common emotion evoked by life’s setbacks, failures, and struggles. The word “depression” is frequently used to express these kinds of feelings, but depression is so much more than a simple case of the blues. Depression is an overwhelming sadness that occurs even though aspects in a person’s life can seem to be just fine. Furthermore, some individuals don’t even feel sadness, and rather they may feel hopeless, empty, and lonely. There may also be experiences of irritation or aggression. Whatever symptoms arise, depression reaches a deeper level of sadness as it engulfs your every-waking hour, becoming a hindrance to your ability to study, work, sleep, eat, and any other everyday tasks.
There are several different classifications