Entry 125

"Sadness" is more of a temporary feeling that I perceive will go away soon. "Depression" is more of a larger, pervasive feeling that I perceive will linger for days, possibly weeks. For me personally, I've always had some hope that things will get better, even in my most depressed state. I suspect this is what has kept me going in spite of it. With sadness that hope is predominant, but with depression it is more distant.

Today, as of right now, I'm feeling rather depressed. I suspect this depression might be compounded by the symptoms of the cold I'm currently nursing.