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reactive depression

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Noun1.reactive depression - an inappropriate state of depression that is precipitated by events in the person's life (to be distinguished from normal grief)reactive depression - an inappropriate state of depression that is precipitated by events in the person's life (to be distinguished from normal grief)
clinical depression, depressive disorder, depression - a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention


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A psychotherapist would probably term this a reactive depression.
Reactive depression is the reaction caused by emotional swings affecting anyone at one time at his and her life, such as death of a love one, loss of financial stability or chronic diseases.
The first is reactive depression, meaning many people suffer from depression because they’ve had a heart attack, says Oz.
 
 
 
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