The difference between being stressed and depressed

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A stressed out person


Stress is good if it motivates you but it's bad if it wears you down.Many factors can contribute to the stress you experience and this can cause changes in your body that affects your overall physical, mental, and emotional health.

 Depression is more serious and long lasting than stress and requires a different kind of help. Luckily, it's a highly treatable condition. However, it's not something you can snap out of by yourself, so it's important to get help. How do you tell the difference between stress and depression? Both can affect in similar ways, but there are key differences. Symptoms of depression can be much more intense.
   Common Signs of Stress

    Trouble sleeping
    
   Feeling overwhelmed

   Problems with memory

   Problems concentrating

  Change in eating habits

  Feeling nervous, angry, or easily frustrated


  Common Signs of Depression

  Withdrawing from other people
  
  Feeling sad and hopeless 

  Lack of energy, enthusiasm and motivation

  Trouble making decisions 

  Being restless, agitated and irritable

  Trouble with memory and concentrating

  Eating and sleeping more or less than usual

  Thoughts of suicide


   If the signs you're getting are that of depression, speak with a family member, friend or seek professional advice...  You're loved and cherished so SUICIDE IS NOT AN OPTION. 




Source: healthmag

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