What is a mild depressed mood?
Sadness that continues for a time is sometimes called a “mild depressed mood” or mild depression. At this level, an individual can function normally although it may take extra effort. Mild depressed mood is often described as feeling down or emotionally low. This feeling is like sadness, but a sense of gloominess or emptiness is also involved. You also may experience a lack of energy. Just as with sadness, mild depressed mood usually does not last very long. However, mild depressed mood may occur without a specific loss in your life and sometimes can be caused by certain medications or treatments. Explaining your feelings to others may be difficult because you may not understand them yourself. The professionals who treat cancer understand that feelings of sadness or a mild depressed mood are common reactions to some of the stresses and changes associated with cancer. You may find ways to deal with your feelings on your own or with the help of family and friends. Feelings of sadness or
