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depression
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a low, sad state marked by significant levels of sadness, lack of energy, low self-worth, guilt, or related symptoms
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mania
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a state or episode of euphoria or frenzied activity in which people may have an exaggerated belief that the world is theirs for the taking
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unipolar depression
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depression without a history of mania
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bipolar disorder
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a disorder marked by alternating or intermixed periods of mania and depression
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major depressive disorder
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a severe pattern of depression that is disabling and is not caused by such factors as drugs or a general medical condition
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dysthymic disorder
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a mood disorder that is similar to but longer-lasting and less disabling than a major depressive disorder
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norepinephrine
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a neurotransmitter whose abnormal activity is linked to depression and panic disorder
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serotonin
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a neurotransmitter whose abnormal activity is linked to depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and eating disorders
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symbolic loss
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according to Freudian theory, the loss of a valued object (for example, a loss of employment) that is unconsciously interpreted as the loss of a loved one (also called imagined loss)
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anaclitic depression
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a pattern of depressed behavior found among very young children that is caused by separation from one's mother
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cognitive triad
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the three forms of negative thinking that Aaron Beck theorizes lead people to feel depressed. The triad consists of a negative view of one's experiences, oneself, and the future.
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automatic thoughts
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numerous unpleasant thoughts that help to cause or maintain depression, anxiety, or other forms of psychological dysfunction
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learned helplessness
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the perception, based on past experiences, that one has no control over one's reinforcements
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bipolar I disorder
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a type of bipolar disorder marked by full manic and major depressive episodes
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bipolar II disorder
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a type of bipolar disorder marked by mildly manic (hypomanic) episodes and major depressive episodes
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cyclothymic disorder
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a disorder marked by numerous periods of hypomanic symptoms and mild depressive symptoms
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