I hear this sentiment a lot. Psychologists are aware of this distinction. In the DSM one of the requirements for a diagnosis of clinical depression is that the

I hear this sentiment a lot. Psychologists are aware of this distinction. In the DSM one of the requirements for a diagnosis of clinical depression is that the symptoms are not due to bereavement. While psychiatry and pills are often talked about in the context of depression, there are psychologists and talk therapy also. If you haven't, I recommend seeing a psychologist.