Symptoms of Depression
Next to each of the behaviors listed below, write the letter that identifies the disorder in which the behavior is most prevalent. Choices are:
A. Dysthymic Disorder
B. Major Depressive Disorder
C. Transient Depression.
C1. Feeling the "blues" in response to everyday disappointments
__A__2. Gloomy and pessimistic outlook
__B__3. Feelings of total despair and hopelessness
__B__4. Physical movement may come to a standstill
__A__5. Feels at their best early in the morning and continually feels worse as the day progresses
__A__6. Able to carry out thoughts of self-destructive behavior
__B__7. Feels at their worst early in the morning and somewhat better as the day progresses
Antidepressant Therapy
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