Is a person with depression the same as an ordinary person when the condition is not active?
May 10, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhu Gang
Introduction
Whether a person with depression is the same as an average person when depression is not active depends on the cause of the depression. If depression is triggered by factors such as high life stress or mental tension, and depressive symptoms are alleviated through psychotherapy, the individual may function similarly to a typical person. However, in cases where depression is part of bipolar disorder, during periods when depressive episodes are not occurring, the person may experience manic episodes characterized by delusions, elevated mood, and other symptoms of mania, which makes their behavior different from that of an average person.
Whether a person with depression but not currently experiencing symptoms is the same as an average individual depends on the underlying cause of the depression. The details are as follows:
1. Same
If depression is caused by factors such as excessive life stress or mental tension, and if under medical guidance psychological therapy effectively alleviates depressive feelings, the individual may function just like an ordinary person.
2. Different
If the depressive episode is due to bipolar disorder, during periods when depression is not active, the person may experience manic episodes with symptoms such as delusions or elevated mood, which makes their behavior different from that of an average individual.
Individuals diagnosed with depression should receive treatment under medical supervision to control symptoms and prevent further worsening that could negatively affect their health.
