depressive
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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
Chronic inflammation is known to play a role in many diseases and has also been associated with major depressive disorder.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 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
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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