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Defintions

Definitions and versus

Depression vs Sadness

Depression is an abnormal emotional state whereas sadness is a normal emotional state.

Anxiety vs nervousness

Anxiety is a prolonged state of nervousness or stress.
A heightened state of the fight or flight response.

feelings vs emotions

Emotions are event-driven, while feelings are learned behaviors that are usually
in hibernation until triggered by an external event. Unlike happiness for example
(a feeling), joy (an emotion) involves little cognitive awareness....

we feel good without consciously deciding to—and it's longer lasting.

Guilt

Guilt is defined as an emotional state that comes when we feel we have failed to live up to our own or others morals or standards. Guilt includes both thoughts of how we have failed and distressing emotions like sadness, anger, or anxiety. It can even cause physical reactions, such as an upset stomach. Some guilt can be healthy if you resolve it appropriately.

Shame

Shame is an intense feeling about the self that comes from failing to live up to your own or others' standards. The main difference is that with shame, you see yourself as a bad person rather than a good person who has done something bad. Shame is unhealthy, especially if it continues without being resolved. It only leads to further loss of self-esteem if you don't resolve it as quickly as possible.

Vulnerability

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
Good kind