Nov 8, 2003 14:39
20 yrs ago
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German term

Erschöpfungsdepression

German to English Medical psychology, trauma
Die Mutter litt nach dem tödlichen Unfall an einer anhaltend ausgeprägten Depression, der Vater an einer Erschöpfungsdepression. Beide waren bei dem Unfall nicht anwesend.

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stress-induced depression

This is depression brought on by Erschöpfung, rather than depression which brings on Erschöpfung.

Das "Burnout-Syndrom: erschöpft - verbittert - ausgebrannt" hatte einen Vorgänger: die Erschöpfungsdepression. Natürlich nicht völlig identisch, aber in vielem vergleichbar, was Beschwerdebild, Ursachen und Folgen anbelangt. Gemeint ist die Reaktion auf psychosozialen Stress oder konkreter: Belastung ohne Aussicht auf Entlastung, wie sie vor einigen Jahrzehnten Menschen in solchen Situationen prägte. Kann man daraus lernen? Oder kommt sie gar zurück, die Erschöpfungsdepression?
http://www.psychosoziale-gesundheit.net/psychiatrie/depressi...
Peer comment(s):

agree NGK
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agree Heather Starastin
43 mins
agree Sonia Heidemann
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agree roneill
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agree Martina Keskintepe : nice explanation
3 hrs
agree avantix
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agree szilard
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agree Aniello Scognamiglio (X)
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agree Fantutti (X)
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agree Cavina
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agree Stefan Simko
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neutral Gareth McMillan : I don't think "stress" is appropriate for "erschöpfung".
1 day 16 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "I'll give the points to Armorel, despite Jerrie's impressive reference to the great psychologist Edgar Cayce!"
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debilitating depression

maybe

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http://edgarcayce.com/cgi-bin/edgarcayce/depressioncases.htm...
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1 day 16 hrs

Fatige induced depression

I would say "Erschöpfung" is more exhaustion or extreme tiredness (fatigue) than stress. (Although the stress may have caused the fatigue).

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Spelt fatigue wrong (getting old).
Peer comment(s):

neutral Martina Keskintepe : The medical term would still be 'stress-induced' and fatigue is more a symptom of depression (see the NIMH website for excellent info on depression)..
2 days 2 hrs
The source says Erschöpfung, it doesn't say Stress. It's not our job to diagnose the case but to translate it, but thanks for your comment.
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