depression is  a state of low mood, it also includes aversion to activity that can affect a persons thoughts, feelings, sense of well being and more. have you ever suffered from this?
I have! It's not fun! I know other people who have worse symptoms though!
a depressed ood can also be a normal temporary reaction to life events like a loss of a loved one
Right, my dog died a few weeks ago and that led me to being depressed for a little while.
those depressive episodes are different from depressed moods that are a symptom of mood disorders like major depressive disorder or dysthymia