Felicia has been mild to moderately depressed most of the time for at least two years although she is fatigued much of the time and does not take any interest in past pleasures, felicia has not experienced mania nor has she had any psychotic episodes. felicia would most likely be diagnosed with

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Emerson Donovan

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12 October, 08:43

Felicia has been mild to moderately depressed most of the time for at least two years although she is fatigued much of the time and does not take any interest in past pleasures, felicia has not experienced mania nor has she had any psychotic episodes. felicia would most likely be diagnosed with

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Landen Duncan · Answer 1

Felicia would most likely be diagnosed with dysthymia. Her symptoms have similarities with the diagnosis on dysthymia. It is regarded as chronic depression. The symptoms are similar to depression, but it is less intense and it persists for a longer period of time. The keyword here is "for at least two years". Dysthymia is usually diagnosed after two years of mild depression.