I don't think that the label matters much other than as having an assessment/diagnosis in order to have a treatment plan if treatment is called for in your situation.
I'd consider feeling down and uninterested in the things that you are usually interested in as signs of depression. Apathy and lack of interest are two of my main depression related symptoms. My depression isn't noticeable to the average person most days. And you'd be very unlikely to know I was feeling anxiety even if I was feeling like climbing the walls on the inside. Some people just don't show what they're feeling.
There are types of depression...situational and clinical... and of course there are also degrees of depression.
I'm not sure that "normal" and "happy" are constants with anyone... if that helps. Maybe you aren't satisfied or fulfilled in your job or private life?
I wouldn't try to diagnose you and I'm thinking that nobody else here can either.
I hope things get better for you
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Originally Posted by musicsinmysoul
Lately I've been sort of up and down, I don't go out much unless I have to work, and even the sun doesn't make me FEEL happy. I'm not incredibly sad(my definition of that would be crying all day every day for days), but I've done the Depression quizzes on here and it keeps coming up moderate/severe.
Is it considered depression if when I'm alone I'm down and kind of not wanting to take part in my hobbies, but then when I'm at work or around people..I don't slug around and look miserable? I can carry on conversations and laugh like it's no big deal. Does that make sense? I went to a psychiatrist the other day, who said I most likely have ADHD, and I couldn't sit still in the chair(obviously.), but I was able to talk to him and not be all low and LOOK like I was depressed, but I just don't feel NORMAL or HAPPY.
I'm just confused as to if I'm depressed or not...Hoping someone on here can shed some light?
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