PSYB32H3 Chapter 10: chapter 10
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mood disorders involved disabling disturbances in emotion, from the sadness of depression to the elation and ir ritability of mania. panic attaches, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, personality. depression is an emotional state marked by great sadness and feelings of worthlessness and guilt. withdrawal from theirs, loss of sleep, appetite, sexual desire, and interest and pleasure in usual activities. paying attention is exhausting for depressed people. conversation is also a chore, speak slowly, after long pauses, using few words and a low, monotonous voice. may neglect personal hygiene and appearance and make numerous complaints of somatic symptoms with no apparent physical bases. depression in children often results in somatic complaints such as headaches or stomach aches. In older adults depression is often characterized by distractibility and complaints of memory loss. fortunately, most depression, although recurrent, tends to dissipate with them. about one third of depressed people suffer from chronic depression.
