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depressive

[dih-pres-iv] / dɪˈprɛs ɪv /








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Bristol Crown Court also heard Glowka, who grew up in Poland before moving to the UK in the early 1990s, had a recurrent depressive disorder.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"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 researchers suggest that DEA could potentially be used as a biomarker to help identify certain cases of major depressive disorder.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

She’s done extensive research showing that food insecurity is strongly associated with major maternal depressive symptoms; she points to research focused on the association between food insecurity and suicidal ideation and attempts in teenagers.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

"I'll be depressive soon enough, but while you eat your candy just allow me to chew the rag; there's a kind of substance in it."

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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