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Exogenous Depression (Noun)

Meaning

An inappropriate state of depression that is precipitated by events in the person's life (to be distinguished from normal grief).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Exogenous depression often affects individuals who have recently experienced a significant loss, such as the death of a loved one or a serious illness.
  • Her diagnosis of exogenous depression was confirmed after it became clear that her symptoms were triggered by a traumatic event from her past.
  • Exogenous depression is often more treatable than endogenous depression because the root cause is more identifiable.
  • After the divorce, he struggled with exogenous depression, feeling overwhelmed by the drastic changes in his life.
  • Exogenous depression can manifest differently in people, but common symptoms include feelings of hopelessness, guilt, and irritability in response to external stressors.

Synonyms

  • Reactive Depression

Hypernyms

  • Depression
  • Clinical Depression
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