The Absence of Emotion in Depression

People often use the word depression to describe a low mood and despondency, which are part of normal life for most people. There is, however, also clinical depression (Major depression). Between these two extremes, there are additional disorders, expressed in a low mood, such as a depressive reaction to stressful situations or depressive disorders related to physiological changes following a disease (organic depression). Other expressions of depression or despondency are dysthymia (lasting dreariness and despondency), post-natal depression, and seasonal affective disorder. The Absence of Emotion in Depression © KTAV Web publishing Ltd., Tel-Aviv 2024. Seasonal affective disorder is usually common in places with long winters and happens mostly during the winter.