rls and depression

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After reading the many recent posts about depression, I have a question.

What exactly is the difference between clinical depression, and just

plain old " down-in -the-dumps " feelings that are a part of life for most

of us? I know from reading Eve's posts that what she is going through is

in no way comparable to what I feel due to rls. Eve, I react very

strongly to your mental nightmare, in part because you are so good at

describing how you feel, and also because you have the courage and

honesty to share these feelings with the group. You are obviously an

extremely intelligent and sensitive person. I also realize that at no

time in my life have I ever experienced anything even remotely as awful,

despite the fact I have had my share of ups and downs, rls included.

(actually rls is one of my least important " downs " .) I also wonder what

part various meds play in turning the " blues " into something much worse.

It seems that everything in life becomes more severe as we age, and I

would like to know what kind of coping mechanisms are possible, in order

to reach old age in a relatively sane state of mind. It's very scary at

times. I know I haven't done anything to deserve being spared serious

depression, or if I have, I don't know what it is.

Just some late night thoughts and questions, while trying to keep the

" creepy-crawlies " under control.

ne, 58, NJ

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