A Young Adult Who Works as a Court Reporter Describes

A young adult who works as a court reporter describes herself as being depressed most of the time and says she has been that way since her teens. She denies any weight loss or sleep disturbances. She describes problems with concentration, difficulty making decisions, and lack of energy that are causing her problems at work. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A) Dysthymia
B) Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern
C) Major depressive disorder with atypical features
D) Major depressive disorder with melancholic features