Question

using depression what is qualitatively different from “normal,” then that depression is quantitatively different from “normal.”

Answer 1

Every individual experience some form of sadness, hopelessness, unhappiness, loneliness, disappointment, distress, and frustration at some point of life, which after a period of time the individual overcomes or when the cause of these feelings are eliminated or resolved, these feelings too disappear. Also, these do not interfere much with the day to day life activities of the individual. But when these forms of depression persist for longer durations, it is qualitatively different from "normal", and the severity in which these forms persist is quantitatively different from "normal". The form and severity of depression hinders the personal development of the individual and obstructs the normal functioning of the individual. Also, the individual requires professional help to deal with the depression.