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.