Starting in the Fall, Jed Has Been Sleeping Longer but More

question 99

Multiple Choice

Starting in the fall, Jed has been sleeping longer but more poorly. During the day he feels tired and drowsy and tends to overeat. With each passing day, he becomes more sad, anxious, irritable, and socially withdrawn. Jed is most likely suffering from __________ disorder.

• A)cyclothymic
• B)seasonal affective
• C)somatic symptom
• D)dissociative

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