A 45-year-old woman comes to the office due to a depressed mood, disrupted concentration, increase in sleep and appetite, and energy loss. The previous symptoms are affecting her performance in her job as a programmer. She has been experiencing these symptoms for the last 6 months. She has received 3 multiple medications that did not work with her. The patient refused electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and asks for medication instead. Phenelzine is now considered for the patient. Which of the following symptoms would indicate that the patient would respond to this medication?

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Eductional Objective: Major depressive disorder with atypical features and resistance to medications are more likely to respond to monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Atypical depression symptoms include increased appetite and sleep, leaden paralysis, and mood reactivity.

A 45-Year-Old Woman Comes to the Office Due to a Depressed