Abraham has been so "down" lately that he has begun to have faulty perceptions of reality.He has delusions of unworthiness,feels guilt for supposed horrible wrongdoings,and at times feels that his body is rotting away because of physical illness.He has even hallucinated that Satan has told him he is being punished for his sins.He is best described as suffering from ________.

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Abraham is experiencing delusions, guilt, and hallucinations which are symptoms of a major depressive disorder. Persistent depressive disorder and cyclothymic disorder do not involve symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations. Bipolar disorder involves periods of both depression and elevated mood, neither of which are mentioned in the scenario provided.

Abraham Has Been So "Down" Lately That He Has Begun