Why can everyday tasks take so much energy?
Why can everyday life with depression vary from day to day?
Symptoms and patterns of depression differ between people. Some experience recurring episodes; others have persistent symptoms. Yesterday’s achievement is not a reliable measure for today. [1]
General information for adults. Not medical or psychotherapeutic advice; not a substitute for examination, diagnosis or treatment.
Sources & editorial status
- IQWiG · InformedHealth.org: Depression ↗
Plain-language overview. Used for terminology, symptoms and course.
Compiled from an existing article: 31 October 2026. Source comparison in the article: 29 October 2026. Prepared with AI assistance; independent medical review is pending. Editorial compilation; independent medical expert review has not taken place.
Editorial responsibility: Mario V.W.B.R. Obst. Known limitations and the use of each source are explained alongside the reference. A source-comparison date is not the publication date of the original source.