The psychologist named the differences between depression and malaise

Psychologist Julia Gaberstein told how to distinguish depression from a common malaise.

In an interview with Radio 1 on July 18, she noted that it is important to determine one's inner state by characteristic features. According to the expert, signs such as decreased mood, drowsiness, lack of desire to get up in the morning even after a good night's sleep, loss of interest in familiar and favorite activities, a feeling of longing and unwillingness to communicate with people can become a cause for concern. In such cases, Gaberstein stressed, it is important to start acting.

She explained that if this condition persists for more than two weeks, it may indicate the development of depression, but an accurate diagnosis should be made by a specialist. At the same time, the psychologist added that if a person feels unwell, but associates it with lack of sleep, it's worth just resting and recuperating — in this case, most likely, it's not about the disease, but about a temporary decline due to lack of resources.

No need to be nervous: what diseases arise due to severe stress

Why do moral worries undermine your health and is it possible to cope with depression on your own?

On July 8, psychiatrist Yuri Sivolap in an interview with the website kp.ru He said that giving up entertainment is the main difference between depression and overwork. According to him, in the case of depression, procrastination affects all areas of life, including entertainment. At the same time, Sivolap emphasized that depression is amenable to therapy. In 70% of cases, she is treated with first-line antidepressants, notes 360.ru .

In May, social psychologist Alexey Roshchin, in an interview with NSN, stated that depression can be "infected" from a partner, as the family develops common approaches to life and mood. Usually, the mood is transmitted from a more dominant partner.

Also in May, psychologist Angelina Surina explained why depression causes a sudden desire for minimalism and clutter. The specialist noted that the desire to get rid of things can indicate not only the presence of depression, but also recovery.

Previously Pravda.With reference to scientists, she wrote that physical activity is not only a way to improve mood, but also an effective tool for preventing depression. Due to the ability of muscles to convert stress metabolites, training becomes a natural "detox" for the brain.

All important news is on the Izvestia channel in the MAX messenger.