Janet Has Been Depressed for Over 3 Years

question 14

Multiple Choice

Janet has been depressed for over 3 years.Sometimes,her mood is not severely affected,but she almost always has trouble sleeping and is not interested in food,socializing,sex,or work.Other times,she is overcome by feelings of worthlessness and thoughts about suicide.Janet MOST likely suffers from:

• A)generalized anxiety disorder.
• B)dysthymia.
• C)agoraphobia.
• D)double depression.

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