mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity. Feeling depressed is a normal reaction to loss or other life's situations causing temporary sadness, life's struggles, and an injured self-esteem. Clinical depression is different from depressed mood by affecting other body and brain functions (energy, eating, sleeping, thinking, memory) and lasting for long periods of time - from many weeks to years.
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