In addition, according to the DSM-5 -- a manual used to diagnose mental health conditions -- you may have other symptoms with major depression. Those symptoms might include:
* Fatigue or loss of energy almost every day
* Feelings of worthlessness or guilt almost every day
* Impaired concentration, indecisiveness
* Insomnia or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping) almost every day
* Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities nearly every day (called anhedonia, this symptom can be indicated by reports from significant others)
* Restlessness or feeling slowed down
* Recurring thoughts of death or suicide
* Significant weight loss or gain (a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month)
No, depression does not mean you're a recluse who does nothing with your life. It means you struggle to feel happy or pleasure. It means you view every fault and failing as more proof that you're worthless.
Please stop spreading dangerous FUD. Anyone who feels that they my have depression, or any mood disorder, should see a doctor, regardless of if they feel it's "minor".
There is no stigma in having a mood disorder or seeing a psychologist/psychiatrist. Please stop acting as if there is one.