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 The most desperate man can be described by a number of specific characteristics that reflect his extreme state of need and hopelessness:

Emotional

    Extreme anxiety: The person feels constant and intense fear, without always being able to identify its precise source.
    Panic: Experiences frequent panic attacks, accompanied by palpitations, sweating and suffocation.
    Deep depression: Feeling overwhelmed by sadness and hopelessness, often having suicidal thoughts.
    Anger and irritability: Reacts violently or angrily to the slightest provocation, unable to control his emotions.

Behavioral

    Impulsivity: Makes quick and risky decisions without thinking about the consequences, for example large spending or acts of self-harm.
    Social isolation: Avoids contact with friends and family, preferring to be alone most of the time.
    Begging or Stealing: Goes to desperate measures to obtain resources, such as begging or stealing.
    Neglect of personal appearance: He no longer cares about personal hygiene or physical appearance, being immersed in his own despair.

Cognition

    Negative Thinking: Has a predominantly negative thinking style, seeing only the bad side of things and always expecting the worst.
    Lack of concentration: He finds it very difficult to focus on tasks or conversations, often being distracted and absent-minded.
    Illusion of control: He believes that he cannot change anything in his life and that everything is destined to go wrong.

Body

    Chronic fatigue: Feeling constantly exhausted, regardless of how much sleep you get.
    Health problems: Suffers from various physical ailments caused by stress, such as headaches, digestive disorders or high blood pressure.
    Weight loss or gain: Drastic changes in weight, either due to lack of appetite or compulsive eating.
    
Social interactions

    Dependent behavior: Relying excessively on others for emotional support and help, unable to function independently.
    Frequent conflicts: He often quarrels with those around him, unable to maintain stable and healthy relationships.

Concrete examples:

    An individual who has lost his job: and cannot find another source of income, ending up losing his home as well.
    A person with a serious illness: who cannot afford the necessary treatment and feels they have nowhere to turn for help.
    A refugee: who has lost his family and everything as a result of a conflict and lives in precarious conditions with no clear prospects for improvement.

So extreme despair is manifested by a combination of emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and physical symptoms, all interconnected and mutually reinforcing, leading to profound helplessness and impulsive and dangerous actions. With love...
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