According to the DSM-5 criteria for a major depressive episode, feelings of worthlessness and self-loathing are common in grief, but self-esteem is generally preserved.

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According to the DSM-5 criteria, during a major depressive episode, feelings of worthlessness and self-loathing can occur, but self-esteem is typically diminished, not preserved, which distinguishes it from normal grief.

According to the DSM-5 Criteria for a Major Depressive Episode