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Originally Posted by Sam_Boss260

So a question.....

How do you distinguish anxiety / depression with just everyday stress and "life stuff"?? At what point does one cross over? Is there a tipping point?

Diagnosis isnt something a GP should do, but psychs. Often there is a bit of exploration required for an official diagnosis. However, for example, description of traits (i.e long onset of low mood) through discussion will assist your GP to help identify appropriate treatment. If you look up DSM vii will offer descriptions of MH disorders as described the american psychological association, used by most clinicians.

But generally, the distinction or crossover between everyday stuff and a diagnosis is basically the inability to function or to achieve day to day living due to said disorder. Hope this makes sense.