PSYB32H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Imipramine, Electric Catfish, List Of Sovereign States By Suicide Rate
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Mood disorders: involve disabling disturbances in emotion, from the sadness of depression to the elation and irritability of mania. Often associated with panic attacks, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction and personality disorders. Depression: emotional state marked by great sadness and feelings of worthlessness and guilt. Withdrawal from others, loss of sleep, appetite, sexual desire, interest & pleasure in usual activities. Paying attention is exhausting, they can"t take in what they read and what other people say to them. Speak slowly, after a long pause, using few words and a low, monotonous voice. Some prefer to sit alone, others are agitated and can"t sit still (pace, wring their hands, continually sigh, moan, or complain) May neglect personal hygiene and appearance and make numerous complaints of somatic symptoms. In children often result in somatic complaints (headaches or stomach aches) In adults, characterized by distractibility and complaints of memory loss. Symptoms of depression exhibit some cross cultural variation.
