His father was a business man who was rarely home and did not seek the time to form a relationship with his son. ... She portrayed her love for him through hugging and kissing and even letting him sleep in her bed with her while Mr. ... Although this was a very natural act she forbid Steven to sleep with her from now on. ... He made false accusations toward Linda and even pressured her into sleeping with him. ... When he was caught masturbating by her she immediately punished him by not letting him sleep next to her anymore. ...

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Children exhibit many of the same signs or symptoms as adults regarding depression, including persistent sadness and hopelessness such as excessive crying or moping; withdrawal from friends and family; withdrawal from activities once enjoyed such as sports or other recreational events; increased irritability or agitation such as a quick temper or suddenly becoming easily irritated; an increase in school absences; poor school performance including lower grades and a decrease in class participation; changes in eating habits resulting in either a significant weight loss or weight gain; drastic ch...

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It affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. ... Key indicators of adolescent depression include a drastic change in eating and sleeping patterns, significant loss of interest in previous activity interests, constant boredom, disruptive behavior, peer problems, increased irritability and aggression (Brown, 1996). ... Many go home to an empty house with no one to talk to about their day at school. Once the parent's arrive home it may be time for soccer practice, baseball practice, or gymnastics class. ...

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They may experience changes in eating or sleeping habits as well as a more serious symptom, thoughts of suicide. ... Much like the depressive phase of bipolar, people with unipolar depression experience long periods (at least two weeks) of; irregular sleep schedules, irregular eating patterns, lethargy and withdrawal from positive aspects of their lives (Bressert 2007). ... Anxiety related to lack of income, child care cost, and lack of support at home or at work can trigger postpartum depression, and can cause problems in the bonding process between mother and child. ...

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People with Dissociative Disorders may experience any of the following: depression, mood swings, suicidal tendencies, sleep disorders (insomnia, night terrors, and sleep walking), panic attacks and phobias (flashbacks, reactions to stimuli or "triggers"), alcohol and drug abuse, compulsions and rituals, psychotic-like symptoms (including auditory and visual hallucinations), and eating disorders. ... Therefore, there is "no one home" to have the Disorder of Identity. ...

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These two instances of Emily Grierson keeping these bodies implies that she is a necrophiliac; a mental illness that cost Homer Barron his life. Rather than spending her life alone, she resorted to killing a man she loved and sleeping next to his corpse for comfort. ...

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Major depression is manifested by a combination of symptoms (see symptom list) that interfere with the ability to work, study, sleep, eat, and enjoy once pleasurable activities. ... Apparently additional factors, possibly stresses at home, work, or school, are involved in its onset. ... Many women also face additional stresses such as responsibilities both at work and home, single parenthood, and caring for children and for aging parents. ...

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She was caught shoplifting at a local store and her mother drove her home in what Brianne describes as a "piercing silence." ... "Negative experiences, such as growing up in an abusive home or witnessing violence, increases the probability of a depressive episode in people who are at risk." ... I grew up in a nice home where everyone treated each other with respect. ... The following is a list of the things doctors look for to help diagnose depressed people: Feel persistently sad Have problems with sleep Be anxious and irritable Have thoughts of death Lose their appetite and weight Have...

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These attacks took place while traveling home to visit her mother. ... In Chapter Five of her book, Patty describes another example of her erratic behavior at her home one evening. ... " In the middle of the night, Patty was taken to her psychiatrist's home. ... The depressive type "feels inadequate," is pessimistic, always sleeping, and tends to be gloomy. ...

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(Pediatrics 2000) No serious problems at home or school. ... (Pediatrics 2000) Cut both wrists while at home alone, called friend thirty minutes later. ... (Pediatrics 2000) Hates parents and school, has run away from home twice and has not gone to school in six weeks. ... (DSM-IV) They are indecisive, have problems concentrating, and may lack energy or motivation; they may neglect their appearance and hygiene; and their normal sleep patterns are disturbed (DSM-IV) Dysthymic disorder is a mood disorder like major depressive disorder, but it has fewer symptoms and is more chronic. ...

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Suicide is defined as the act of intentionally killing oneself. The third leading cause of death in teenagers between 15 and 24 years old, and the eighth leading cause of death in all Americans. No matter the race, age or how rich or poor a person is, it is accurate that most people who commit sui...

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She would often sleep for days on end, and then just the opposite, she would stay up for endless hours. ... Finally, time and time again she attempted suicide, usually in her home and with her family close by. ...

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