Definition Of Depression
Introduction
Everyone experiences some unhappiness, often as a result of a life change, either in the form of a setback or a loss, or simply, as Freud said, "everyday misery." The painful feelings that accompany these events are usually appropriate and temporary, and can even present an opportunity for personal growth and improvement. However, when sadness persists and impairs daily life, it may indicate a depressive disorder. Severity, duration, and the presence of other symptoms are the...
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Depression
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short... Read more »
Major depression
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for... Read more »
Imipramine overdose
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Grief
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Grief is a reaction to a major loss. It is most often an unhappy and painful emotion. Alternative Names Mourning; Grieving;... Read more »
Restless leg syndrome
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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