Depression

Depression is a mental health problem that causes a low mood and a loss of interest in things you would usually enjoy, as well as a range of other changes to how you feel and behave.

There is a wide spectrum of impact for depression, and how long it lasts. One person may be able to go to work with only a hint of sadness and others may be completely debilitated and even suicidal. There are also many types, such as SAD, (Seasonal Affective Disorder) which happens when people get depression based on reduction or increases in sunlight during winter or summer.

We all experience sadness or low mood from time to time. What makes it different from depression is when our feelings become so bad that they interfere with the functioning of daily life, or if those feelings of sadness last for several weeks or months.

Symptoms

These are some common symptoms of depression that you could experience:

Down, upset or tearful
Restless, agitated or irritable
Guilty, worthless
Empty and numb
Isolated and unable to connect with others
Finding no pleasure in life or things you would usually enjoy

.. and more. For a full list, please check 'See Also'.

Role in brainfog

As a symptom

Depression is a common symptom as the result of brainfog due to the restrictions it imposes on someones life.