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What are the symptoms of major depression?
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Symptoms: Symptoms may incluse: depresses or orritable mood, sleep initiation and/ or early morning waking, oversleeping, decreased appetite, weight loss, de rease in energy, motivation and interest levels. Crying episodes, withdrawn, feelings of hoplessness, helplessness, worthlessness, amhedonia (lack of enjoyment in activities prev enjoyed), diurnal variation, suicidal thoughts, low frustration tolerance.
Answered 6/29/2016
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Symptoms, Duration: In addition to the symptoms that have already been mentioned, a diagnosis of major depression requires that these symptoms be present for at least 2 weeks, that they significantly interfere with daily functioning, and that they are not more clearly explained by some other medical condition that is directly causing the symptoms.
Answered 5/15/2016
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