Depressive Disorder (Noun)
Meaning
A state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a depressive disorder and prescribed a course of antidepressant medication.
- Her struggles with depressive disorder had been ongoing for years, making everyday tasks feel like insurmountable challenges.
- The study aimed to investigate the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy in treating depressive disorder in adolescents.
- After a series of traumatic events, he began to experience symptoms of depressive disorder, including persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness.
- The depressive disorder had taken a toll on her relationships, causing her to withdraw from social interactions and struggle to connect with loved ones.