Am I stressed or depressed?
There is a fine line between sadness and depression. It is just human to feel different emotions, including sadness. However, the World Health Organization defines depression as a common mental disorder with specific symptoms and consequences. Depression is characterized as prolonged sadness and a lack of interest in pleasure in previously rewarding activities.
On the other hand, there is a close correlation between anxiety, stress, and depression. An individual suffering from one is more susceptible to the other two.
Stress Symptoms
Now that you can distinguish between sadness and depression let’s highlight some prominent stress symptoms.
Stress has some physical indicators such as:
- Exhaustion or trouble sleeping
- Chest pains and a racing heart
- Aches and pains all over your body
- Dizziness, headaches, or tremor
- High blood pressure
- Weak immune system
- Muscle tension or jaw clenching
The emotional or mental symptoms of stress also include:
- Irritability
- Constant anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Deep sadness