Question

Erin is concerned because she has been feeling discouraged by life and her circumstances, including feelings of guilt and worthlessness. Based on her symptoms, which of the following conditions would be a likely diagnosis?

A) Anxiety disorder B) Paranoia C) Schizophrenia D) Depression

Answer 1

D). Depression.

Depression usually companies feelings of guilt and discouragement. Out of the choices, depression seems to be the most likely choice.

BUT, it’s important to note that from her symptoms, it’s NOT enough to make a diagnosis, since there isn’t enough information. Even though her symptoms seem to direct to depression, the amount of time she has been feeling this way is important to diagnose directly. A). Anxiety disorder isn’t appropriate, since from her symptoms doesn’t stand out pointing to the typical symptoms of an anxiety disorder. This is not saying that she doesn’t have it, but in this circumstance it seems she doesn’t. B). Paranoida and C). Schizophrenia wouldn’t be appropriate diagnosis since the two of them are very complex to be able to say that she has them without further questions. Even though her symptoms is also involved in these disorders, it isn’t much to go on, so the most likely educated guess would be D). Depression.

Answer 2

D) Depression is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

feelings worthlessness, guilt and discouraged are the symptoms of depression.

Depression is a disorder that affects a person negatively.

Depression causes a feeling of guilt and sadness, people lose interest in the activities which they used to enjoy earlier.

Symptoms of depression

• depressed feelings.

• feelings of guilt.

• difficulty in thinking and concentrating.

• weakness.

• a lack of sexual desire.

• decreased movement and communication.

Causes of depression

• hereditary feature.

• environmental factors.

• psychological factors.

• social factors.

Depression can be treated by Psychotherapy and Antidepressants.