Depression and depression are actually different, depression is just an emotion, but with a "symptom", that is a very serious thing.
In fact, we have always misunderstood this symptom, and some pervasive misinformation still persists in our culture. Psychologists have summarized 4 of the most common and destructive:
(1) Depression is just an emotion
Depression is the result of a "chemical imbalance," or more specifically, a problem that is caused by abnormalities in the secretion of some chemicals in the brain. This is a physiological problem, not just a purely psychological one.
(2) Medication is the most effective method
Since many people do not see depression as a disease, it is still very taboo to take medicine. At the current level of scientific development, taking medicine is by far the most effective intervention).)
The so-called "home remedies" such as adjusting the mentality and looking at happy things may be effective for depression, but they have basically no effect on depression.
(3) Strict compliance with standards
It's not that as long as I feel unhappy and depressed, I can say that I have depression. In fact, there is a strict set of criteria for determining such problems, both symptomatic and physiological laboratory tests.
So it's not that I can be depressed if I want to be depressed, or that I really meet the symptoms and get back to normal quickly.
(4) Men are not depressed
Depression is widely believed to be a problem for women. Indeed, twice as many women are diagnosed as men, a number that actually holds up on a global scale.
However, the difference between the sexes does not imply male secondary immunity. In fact, some researchers believe that men may be equally susceptible to depression, but are less likely to seek help or treatment because it runs counter to the rigid structure of masculinity.
In addition, men with depression may show symptoms in a less emotional way, and in a more covert way, such as through aggressive behavior, drinking, venting, pompous performance, etc.
epilogue:
Depression is a complex psychological problem that is often misrepresented and misunderstood in our culture. No two snowflakes are the same, and every depression comes with its own troubles and complexities. Reducing misunderstandings will at least help them get out of their predicament better.