I recently went to the hospital for a 90-question assessment, which showed that I have moderate depression, and my doctor confirmed the diagnosis based on clinical experience. But I was a bit skeptical in my mind because I felt like I could still go about my life normally, like being able to eat and watch TV shows normally, nothing major.
However, I really have no desire to eat, my appetite is very low, and only when I see food will I barely eat a little. I don't feel happy even when watching TV shows, and I can't get excited even when my dad is with me, and my mood is always very flat, with little ups and downs. Only when I am sad will I experience depression with blurred consciousness and unclear thinking, but usually I feel quite normal and sleep well.
What specific symptoms are usually associated with moderate depression?
Hi, moderate depression doesn't mean you can't live a normal life, just that certain symptoms may make daily activities, study or work a bit affected. If you go to the psychiatry department of a regular specialist hospital for evaluation and describe the symptoms honestly during your visit, the diagnosis is usually not too wrong. Follow your doctor's recommendations for treatment and conditioning, and just take your time.