melancholic depression
Melancholic depression is a subtype of major depressive disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of pleasure, and a profound lack of interest or enjoyment in activities previously found pleasurable. It involves intense feelings of hopelessness, excessive guilt, disturbed sleep patterns, changes in appetite or weight, and physical symptoms like fatigue or slowed movements.
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