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 had any psychotic episodes nor experienced any mania.Felicia would most likely be diagnosed with a __________ disorder.

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Felicia's symptoms indicate a persistent depressive disorder, which was previously known as dysthymic disorder. The criteria for this disorder require the presence of depressed mood for most of the day, for most days, for at least two years, along with other symptoms such as fatigue, changes in appetite, and feelings of hopelessness. The absence of any manic or psychotic episodes rules out bipolar disorder. Cyclothymic disorder involves periods of hypomanic symptoms alternating with periods of depressive symptoms, which does not seem to fit Felicia's presentation.

Felicia Has Been Mild to Moderately Depressed Most of the Time