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Which description matches the characteristics of clinical depression?

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Some characteristics of Cinical depression according to the DSM-5 are --Fatigue or loss of energy almost every day
-Feelings of worthlessness or guilt almost every day
-impaired concentration, indecisiveness
-Insomnia or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping) almost every day
-Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities nearly every day (called anhedonia, this symptom can be indicated by reports from significant others)
-Restlessness or feeling slowed down
-Recurring thoughts of death or suicide
-Significant weight loss or gain (a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month)
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