The utmost meaning method in the study of language picture of reality of a patient with neurotic depression

The article deals with the aspects of the language picture of reality of patients with neurotic depression. The structure and content of system of meanings were studied using the method of the utmost meaning. The authors focus on the specific features of the language picture of reality depending on the presence of neurotic depression state. These features are low coherence and reduction of system of meanings, increasing number of negative beliefs, high reflection on the sensual area, decentralization and hierarchy forming. It means paying attention to certain categories and exclusion of others.