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10. Dysphoria is Not Depression

While both dysphoria and depression include feelings of sadness or apathy, it's important to understand that these terms are different. Dysphoria is a mood or, for some, a symptom of their condition. Depression is a mental health diagnosis of which dysphoria is often a symptom. In depression, dysphoria is often accompanied by a loss of interest in activities the individual once enjoyed, as well as loss of appetite.

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