Description

The major depressive disorder is usually called a depression. Besides the depressive mood, other characteristics are: don't feel like doing things, have little appetite, and have trouble focusing attention. Often thoughts of suicide exist.

Normal

It happens a lot that people feel somewhat depressed. This means that they are not very joyful for a day or a few days. Usually the mood gets more positive after a while.

Abnormal

People with this disorder have a depressed mood almost every day for a period of many weeks. This usually effects their normal life negatively.