Masked depression (hidden, somatized, “depression without depression”) is depression in which the actual symptoms of low mood are hidden (masked) by some somatic symptoms or other mental disorders.
What can be confused with depression
Depression can be confused with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder - when depression is replaced by increased activity and a burst of energy.
For some people, depression is disguised as somatic, that is, physical illnesses that at first glance are not related to the psyche.
Research shows that there is a strong connection between the mind and body.
As a result, depression can also cause physical symptoms.
Why does depression feel better in the evening
Daily activity during endogenous depression is associated with the release of neurotransmitters into the blood.
In the morning, their concentration in the blood is minimal, and in the evening it rises.
Therefore, in the morning there is no strength to get up and do something, and by the evening a person “swings”, and as if life is no longer so unbearable.
What is the most dangerous depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD): a condition in which the feeling of sadness is much stronger than usual and lasts longer than usual.
In addition, there is a loss of interest and pleasure.
People suffering from depression experience difficulties in daily functioning.
