Depressed people are often described as being melancholic. What does this mean? This episode focusses on Freud's essay "Mourning and Melancholia," where he seeks to define both experiences with reference to each other.  I break down some confusing Freudian language and apply Freud's theory to everyday life. ~ Support Aleks Listens via Patreon or PayPal  —Instagram @alekshammo —TikTok @alekshammo —Twitter @alekshammo