PSYC 2051 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Light Therapy, Etiology, Cyclothymia
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Pessimism, guilt, difficulty concentrating, negative thinking, suicidal thoughts. Social withdrawal, crying, low energy, lowered productivity, agitation, poor hygiene. Appetite & weight changes, sleep disturbance, aches & pain, loss of sex drive. Disorientation, racing thoughts, decreased focus & attention, creativity, poor judgment. Over activity, rapid & incoherent speech, impulsivity, risk-taking behaviors. High levels of arousal, decreased sleep, increased sex drive. Intense sadness & loss of interest in normally enjoyed activities: changes in emotional reactions, thinking, behavior, or physical well-being. Emotional symptoms in depression: depressed mood, sadness, emptiness, hopelessness, worthlessness, or low self-esteem, limited enthusiasm for things that previously brought joy & pleasure. Cognitive symptoms of depression: rumination: continually thinking about certain topics or reviewing distressing events. Inability to concentrate, remember things, or make decisions: frustration over inability to handle tasks normally managed without difficulty, thoughts of suicide. Behavioral symptoms of depression: fatigue, social withdrawal, and reduced motivation, may appear to not care about grooming or personal cleanliness, possible agitation & restlessness.
