Depression can be an ambiguous term, but it is a serious mental illness. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a disabling condition that adversely affects a person's family, work or school life, sleeping and eating habits, and general health. MDD can occur on its own as a unipolar illness, or it can accompany other illnesses such as bipolar disorder, where mania lies on the other end of the pendulum.
The word "when" is the key word to recognize the point at which you are entering a state of major depression. My "when" list is provided below as a guideline from my own personal experiences. It is important to not only become aware of the "whens", but to also be honest with yourself about the true symptoms you are suffering. If you experience at least three or more of the following "when" moments, your state of depression is major, and you need to seek expert help.
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