Carly has had intense feelings of sadness for the past several weeks. She has very little energy and has stopped going out with her friends. She feels her situation is hopeless and that she only has herself to blame. MOST likely, Carly has _____ disorder.

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Carly's symptoms, including intense feelings of sadness, very little energy, withdrawing from social activities, and feelings of hopelessness and self-blame, are characteristic of major depressive disorder. These symptoms are more aligned with major depression than with generalized anxiety, bipolar disorder, or minor depressive disorder.

Carly Has Had Intense Feelings of Sadness for the Past