Major Depressive Episode (Noun)
Meaning
(psychiatry) a state of depression with all the classic symptoms (anhedonia and lethargy and sleep disturbance and despondency and morbid thoughts and feelings of worthlessness and sometimes attempted suicide) but with no known organic dysfunction.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a major depressive episode after reporting feelings of hopelessness and a lack of interest in activities she once enjoyed.
- During the major depressive episode, he became withdrawn and isolated, struggling to find the motivation to get out of bed in the morning.
- The doctor took a thorough medical history to rule out any underlying physical conditions that could be contributing to the major depressive episode.
- After experiencing a series of traumatic events, she found herself in the midst of a major depressive episode, characterized by intense feelings of sadness and worthlessness.
- The major depressive episode lasted for several months, during which time he struggled to concentrate at work and maintain relationships with his loved ones.