Depression symptoms are “lack of energy, loss of self-esteem, difficulty concentrating, loss of interest in activities and other people, pessimism, crying, and thoughts of suicide (Rathus, 2014, pg. 295).” The symptoms of the bi-polar disorder are mood swings, which go from ecstatic happiness to severe depression. Depression and the bi-polar disorder are different from one another because depression is a state of mind where you can learn to help yourself to overcome your symptoms. Bi-polar disorder is a state of mind where you can’t control how fast your emotions change. Moreover, individuals who are depressed should go to work or school because they should be around people to overcome their depression. Social support is a great advantage to
