Every winter for the past three years,Natalie has felt extremely depressed for a period of months and is unable to keep up with her responsibilities because of her low energy and difficulty concentrating.She always appears to feel better by early spring and is at her best during the summer.Which of the following DSM-IV-TR diagnoses would best fit Natalie?

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Natalie's symptoms match those of seasonal affective disorder, which is characterized by recurring depressive episodes during a particular time of year (usually winter) and a relative absence of major depressive symptoms during other times of the year. The other options do not match Natalie's symptoms as well as seasonal affective disorder.

Every Winter for the Past Three Years,Natalie Has Felt Extremely