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Can you tell me how exacally do you feel when you have clinical depression?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Exactly - no, in: General - yes. Depressive sx's may include low mood, irritability, anger, ^ or v sleep, change in appetite, feelings of helplessness or hopelessness, v energy, v self-esteem, feelings of guilt. V motivation, absence of joy, v concentration, v memory ; suicidal thoughts.

Answered 12/22/2013

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