Here's another "glossary" issue. I have inflammatory arthritis. The inflammatory chemicals cause a "sickness response", i.e., my body, and mind, react as if I'm sick or injured. So I'm listless, cranky, etc. Normal "sick" behavior. But I'm not sick. So, I'm labeled "depressed". But what is really different, the behavior or the context?
I was diagnosed with 'Depressive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition' by a doctor when I was getting VA disability exams a few years ago. I also have a condition that causes me to feel sick most of the time, but I don't "look sick" according to what people thinking looking sick looks like.
Here's another "glossary" issue. I have inflammatory arthritis. The inflammatory chemicals cause a "sickness response", i.e., my body, and mind, react as if I'm sick or injured. So I'm listless, cranky, etc. Normal "sick" behavior. But I'm not sick. So, I'm labeled "depressed". But what is really different, the behavior or the context?
I was diagnosed with 'Depressive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition' by a doctor when I was getting VA disability exams a few years ago. I also have a condition that causes me to feel sick most of the time, but I don't "look sick" according to what people thinking looking sick looks like.