I am not sure if this differentiation is really made in English. I think many use this synonymously. In my language there is a difference between being "deprimiert" and being "depressiv". The latter describes a mental illness and the former is rather a mood which is not exactly related to mental illness.
I think this is quite important. People should know about this difference. There are some indicators which show that a person is not just sad but mentally ill. Getting a diagnosis is very important.
I think I have made this mistake a lot. I try to use the adjective depressive more. It is more accurate.
Do you use these words synonymously? Is there a difference in your point of view?
I think this is quite important. People should know about this difference. There are some indicators which show that a person is not just sad but mentally ill. Getting a diagnosis is very important.
I think I have made this mistake a lot. I try to use the adjective depressive more. It is more accurate.
Do you use these words synonymously? Is there a difference in your point of view?
