Question

Edward is in the midst of a major depressive episode. He has just learned that his best friend is going through a divorce and feels responsible for it, even though he had nothing to do with it. Which symptom of depression is this?

Answer 1

Here are the options to complete the question

a. Hypersomnia b. Melancholia c. Feeling worthless and guilty d. Suicidal ideation

Our answer is surely c

C. Feeling worthless and guilty

Step-by-step explanation:

A. Hypersomnia❌

Refers to too much daytime sleep

B. Melancholia❌

Extreme guilt that affect can happy moments

D. Suicidal ideation ❌

Thought of committing death

C. Feeling worthless and guilty✔

A form of depression that results form not being able to help somebody leading to misinterpretation of daily events

Answer 2

The answer is- Feeling worthless and guilty

Step-by-step explanation:

The options are;

a. Hypersomnia

b. Melancholia

c. Feeling worthless and guilty

d. Suicidal ideation

Option D is the answer because Edward feels responsible for his best friend's divorce even though he had nothing to do with it. One of the symptoms of depression is the feeling of worthlessness and guilt. Edward is feeling guilty.