double depression
Downturn within downturn
Double depression is a clinical term for major depressive episodes occurring in someone who already has persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)—a chronic, low-grade depression.
The person experiences their baseline unhappiness punctuated by deeper crashes: She's struggled with double depression for years, never quite well but sometimes much worse.
- dysthymiaChronic low-grade melancholy
- downward spiralSelf-reinforcing deterioration
- anhedoniaInability to feel enjoyment
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- hopelessnessState without hope
low self-esteem · chronic stress · bipolar disorder · psychotherapy · talk therapy · mental health treatment · comorbidity · genetic predisposition · brain chemistry · psychoeducation · coping skills · suicidal ideation · generalized anxiety disorder · substance abuse · irritability · support groups · sleep disturbances · anxiety disorders
double depressionmental wellness
Healthy state of mind
emotional well-being · happiness · remission · joy · recovery
double depressioneconomic boom
Sustained period of growth
economic recovery · bull market · full employment · golden age
double depressionsituational depression
Sadness caused by circumstances
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