It becomes difficult to see the positive and stress appears to be an enemy. Negative stress tends to be situational and short-term. In some situations you may feel anxious or tired. Your hands or feet may be cold, you perspire, your breathing becomes shallow, and you may have tension in your neck, shoulders, back, or forehead. These are all signs that you may need to make a shift to lower your stress.
Depression tends to be more global and last longer.
If you re depressed, you may feel down regardless of the situation. You may have difficulty sleeping or lie awake at night. You may have low motivation and interest for activities that you previously enjoyed. Feeling hopeless about a situation or helpless in your ability to make a change is common. Some people who are depressed cry unexpectedly and others feel like crying, but cannot.