Symptoms Of Depression

noun a state of boredom or lack of motivation

• The patient was experiencing a case of the blahs, which is a common symptom of depression.
• I've been feeling the blahs lately, just can't seem to shake this feeling of boredom.
• I hit a wall of the blahs last week and couldn't get anything done.
• Sometimes life throws you a curveball and you just have to push through the blahs to get to the other side.

adjective feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression

• After receiving the rejection letter, she felt despondent about her future prospects.
• He looked despondent after his favorite team lost the championship game.
• I was feeling so despondent after failing my exam that I just wanted to crawl into a hole.
• The dark clouds and pouring rain matched her despondent mood perfectly.

noun a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

• The patient's lassitude was a symptom of their underlying medical condition.
• After a long day at work, I was overcome with lassitude and just wanted to relax on the couch.
• I can't shake off this feeling of lassitude today, I think I need a pick-me-up.
• The team's lassitude in the second half of the game cost them the victory.

adjective lacking energy or enthusiasm; lethargic

• The patient appeared listless during the examination, indicating a possible underlying health issue.
• After staying up all night studying, I felt completely listless the next day.
• My friend was feeling so listless after the breakup, she didn't even want to leave the house.
• The stagnant pond reflected the listless mood of the town on that hot summer day.

noun a state of lacking energy or enthusiasm

• The patient's listlessness was a concerning symptom of their illness.
• I can't shake this feeling of listlessness today, I just don't have any motivation.
• I was feeling so listless after staying up all night playing video games.
• The stagnant economy was characterized by a sense of listlessness among investors.

noun a state of apathy or laziness, especially with regard to one's duties or responsibilities

• Accidia is a term used in medieval theology to describe a state of spiritual apathy or laziness.
• Accidia is like feeling too lazy to even get out of bed in the morning.
• I can't deal with your accidia right now, get up and do something productive!
• Accidia can be a roadblock on the path to success, hindering progress and motivation.