Physical Characteristics Of Depression
In Part 1 of this piece, I very briefly described emotional states related to feelings of depression and depressed mood. I then, even more briefly, described some of the hallmark characteristics of clinical or major depression. You may want to take a look at Part 1 for a review.
As mentioned in Part 1, clinical depression involves a pervasively gloomy mood and a host of physical/cognitive features that are present more often than not over a fairly long period of time. This is where things can...
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Depression
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Depression is a medical disorder characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, pessimism, guilt, and a general loss of interest in life,... Read more »
Depression
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Blues; Gloom; Sadness; MelancholyHome CareIf you are depressed for 2 weeks or longer, you should contact your doctor, who can offer treatment... Read more »
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