Deena has major depressive disorder. Most days she feels very sad, but when her sister came and told Deena she was going to be an aunt, Deena felt happy for a little while. She has been gaining weight and sleeping much of the day. Deena most likely has _________

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The fact that Deena feels brief periods of happiness in response to positive events and has experienced weight gain and excessive sleeping are both indicative of atypical features in major depressive disorder.

Deena Has Major Depressive Disorder