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depressive

[dih-pres-iv] / dɪˈprɛs ɪv /








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"Each day, every month, I am having those depressive thoughts, I am having those anxieties around everything", she explained.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The resolution cited research indicating that children aged 8 to 11 who exceed screen-time guidelines are at higher risk for obesity and depressive symptoms and have scored lower on cognitive assessments.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“I try not to think about it too much, because I feel like then you spiral down to that depressive ‘What are we going to do?’ kind of state,” explained Aragon of the restrictions.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

"From our data, there are three things you could do to try to maximize mental sharpness: getting enough sleep, avoiding burnout over long periods of time, and finding ways to reduce depressive traps," says Hutcherson.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

It even attracted the young, depressive Franz Kafka, soon to be a great writer, now aimlessly wandering around Europe.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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