A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Melancholia
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A kind of mental unsoundness characterized by extremedepression of spirits, ill-grounded fears, delusions, and broodingover one particular subject or train of ideas.
Melancholia meaning & definition 1 of Melancholia.
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Sadness or depression for no evident reason. Usually something insignificant, but can be something big and you just don't realize it.
Melancholia meaning & definition 2 of Melancholia.
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Basically, it's a less intense version of depression, though it differs from it in a lot of ways.
People who are depressed just feel worthless and think that nothing could cure them or make them happy. However, melancholia isn't like that and it's more narcissistic, making the sufferer want 'better' feelings (or better life) - longing for love, the past (if nostalgic) and just want their gaps to be filled. They'd daydream about being with what they long for and such.
Most people with melancholia would think about having a lover and how sad it makes that they still don't have one. They are not depressed (as said) - they cope well with life activities, but they lack that something that fills them up (doesn't have to be a lover though - could be a job, friend, family and even their computer or musical instrument).
NOTE: At times, though, a sustained and intense melancholia may lead to depression.
Melancholia meaning & definition 3 of Melancholia.
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A feeling of deep sadness; melancholy.
Melancholia meaning & definition 4 of Melancholia.
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the condition of feeling unhappy or sad for no obvious reason
Melancholia meaning & definition 5 of Melancholia.
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Deep sadness or gloom; melancholy.
Melancholia meaning & definition 6 of Melancholia.