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What is a major depressive disorder?

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Depression symptoms: Major depression is having the presence of a depressed mood and a loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy which occur daily for at least 2 weeks. Other symptoms one can have are difficulty concentrating, change in sleep and/or appetite, fatigue, feelings of hopelessness, poor motivation, suicidal thoughts and irritability.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Major Depression: is a mood disorder lasting a minimum of two weeks. 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.

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