Sohila has been deteriorating for more than a year. She is always tired (she does not sleep), she is losing weight (she eats poorly), she is sad, she feels terrible, and she feels like it will never get any better. When she responds to questions, it is clear that nothing in particular has happened. Based on these data, the diagnosis MOST likely would be:
A) manic depression.
B) reactive depression.
C) exogenous depression.
D) endogenous depression.

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Sohila has been deteriorating for more than a year without any particular event as a trigger. She is experiencing persistent symptoms of fatigue, weight loss, sadness, and hopelessness, which are characteristic of endogenous depression. Endogenous depression is caused by internal factors such as genetics and neurochemistry rather than external stressors, and it can be difficult to treat.

Sohila Has Been Deteriorating for More Than a Year