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Within the context of psychoactive substance usage, depressivity is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[anxiety]], [[irritability]] and [[cognitive dysphoria|dysphoria]]. It is most commonly induced through prolonged chronic stimulant or depressant use, during the withdrawal symptoms of almost any substance, or during the comedown/crash of a stimulant. It is associated specifically with higher [[alcohol]] consumption.<ref name="ConnerPinquart2009">{{cite journal|last1=Conner|first1=Kenneth R.|last2=Pinquart|first2=Martin|last3=Gamble|first3=Stephanie A.|title=Meta-analysis of depression and substance use among individuals with alcohol use disorders|journal=Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment|volume=37|issue=2|year=2009|pages=127–137|issn=07405472|doi=10.1016/j.jsat.2008.11.007}}</ref> However, it is worth noting that substance-induced depressivity is often much shorter lasting than clinical depression, usually subsiding once the effects or withdrawal symptoms of a drug have ended.

If you suspect ~~that~~ you are experiencing symptoms of depression, it is highly recommended to seek ~~out~~ therapeutic medical attention and/or a support group. Additionally, you may want to read the [[depression reduction]] effect.

If you suspect you are experiencing symptoms of depression, it is highly recommended to seek therapeutic medical attention and/or a support group. Additionally, you may want to read the [[depression reduction]] effect.

Depression as an effect has an unfortunate non-specific definition. There are ~~a number of~~ other relevant terms which should be taken into account when trying to understand this state of mind. These are listed and described.

Depression as an effect has an unfortunate non-specific definition. There are several other relevant terms which should be taken into account when trying to understand this state of mind. These are listed and described.

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==Known Depressive Conditions==

===Depressivity===

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 Within the context of psychoactive substance usage, depressivity is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[anxiety]], [[irritability]] and [[cognitive dysphoria|dysphoria]]. It is most commonly induced through prolonged chronic stimulant or depressant use, during the withdrawal symptoms of almost any substance, or during the comedown/crash of a stimulant. It is associated specifically with higher [[alcohol]] consumption.<ref name="ConnerPinquart2009">{{cite journal|last1=Conner|first1=Kenneth R.|last2=Pinquart|first2=Martin|last3=Gamble|first3=Stephanie A.|title=Meta-analysis of depression and substance use among individuals with alcohol use disorders|journal=Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment|volume=37|issue=2|year=2009|pages=127–137|issn=07405472|doi=10.1016/j.jsat.2008.11.007}}</ref> However, it is worth noting that substance-induced depressivity is often much shorter lasting than clinical depression, usually subsiding once the effects or withdrawal symptoms of a drug have ended.
-If you suspect that you are experiencing symptoms of depression, it is highly recommended to seek out therapeutic medical attention and/or a support group. Additionally, you may want to read the [[depression reduction]] effect.
+If you suspect you are experiencing symptoms of depression, it is highly recommended to seek therapeutic medical attention and/or a support group. Additionally, you may want to read the [[depression reduction]] effect.
-Depression as an effect has an unfortunate non-specific definition. There are a number of other relevant terms which should be taken into account when trying to understand this state of mind. These are listed and described.
+Depression as an effect has an unfortunate non-specific definition. There are several other relevant terms which should be taken into account when trying to understand this state of mind. These are listed and described.
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 ==Known Depressive Conditions==
 ===Depressivity===