A man discouraged by a chronic illness remains able to enjoy his grandchildren and his hobbies. Why does this preserved enjoyment matter for distinguishing demoralization from a depressive illness?

Because the distinguishing feature between the two is pervasiveness — how many areas of life are affected — not severity, and preserved enjoyment elsewhere indicates the low state remains specifically tied to the struggle rather than pervasive

Because enjoying hobbies proves someone cannot be significantly distressed

Because depressive illness never involves any preserved enjoyment of anything

Because grandchildren are inherently a protective factor against depression

A man discouraged by a chronic illness remains able to enjoy his grandchildren and his hobbies. Why does this preserved enjoyment matter for distinguishing demoralization from a depressive illness?

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