acute

No one really comprehends depression, even people who experience it. When you're not currently going through it, you don't appreciate how bad it is. 

I remember looking at lists of side effects of benzo withdrawal, and the worst ones pass more quickly, but depression and other mental health issues linger for a longer period of time, and I'm like - that's not too bad. I can handle that - because it sounds mild and manageable, but depression and anxiety can be anything but mild and manageable.