
Depressive
Medical Context
Used in medical or psychological discussions to describe sadness linked to illness.

After her diagnosis, she began treatment for depressive symptoms.
Not Always Rational
Depressive feelings can lack an obvious cause or reason, unlike typical sadness.

Even on his birthday, he felt an unexplained depressive mood.
Professional Diagnosis
A professional, like a psychologist, usually diagnoses depressive disorders.

The therapist confirmed she was going through a depressive episode.
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