Worth some thought.

By my definition. One can be melancholic. Without being depressed. A good friend tells me I’m melancholic. And she makes no distinction between melancholia and depression. Suggesting that they are one and the same. Well, I have news for the friend. Melancholia isn’t the equivalent of full-scale depression. Really, it’s no more or no less than thoughtful sadness. Easily dealt with. In thoughtful ways. In fact, I routinely become upbeat and happy. As I ponder my melancholia. Might be wise for those in depression to try becoming melancholic. As a route out of depression. Certainly, it’s worth some deep thought. --Jim Broede