First of all, what are we talking about? I am tired, depressed, stressed, anxious…. These terms are often dropped in everyday conversations, sometimes lightly.

However, these different symptoms, if they persist, must be taken seriously, especially when they occur all together, and affect the quality of life and daily functioning. Let it be said, it is not normal to be continually tired or anxious!

• Tiredness : lack of sleep, too busy days and hectic pace, no wonder we often feel tired. While occasional fatigue is quite normal, take matters into your own hands if you wake up feeling tired after a good night’s sleep, easily doze off during the day, or if fatigue interferes with your daily activities. . Obviously, there is no need to panic if you feel woozy after a cold or shortened nights. But if fatigue persists for several weeks despite rest, a consultation is required.

• anxiety : the term can refer to varying degrees of nervousness, apprehension and worry. Severe anxiety can make a person totally ‘dysfunctional’, while mild anxiety can be felt as a vague feeling of unease, sometimes misidentified. It is okay to be anxious before an exam, a change of job, or any other event in life. On the other hand, we must react if we feel a persistent worry, for no obvious reason, which has an impact on sleep or quality of life, or if we feel overwhelmed by our anxiety.

• The Depression : Here again, the word depression can be used in common parlance to designate both depression and serious illness. For doctors, on the other hand, depression, also called “major depressive disorder”, meets very specific diagnostic criteria. It is a state of deep distress that persists for several weeks.