| Symptom |
n |
% |
| Criteria A |
| Marked affective lability (e.g., mood swings, feeling suddenly sad or tearful, or increased sensitivity to rejection). |
312 |
80% |
| Marked irritability or anger or increased interpersonal conflicts. |
234 |
60% |
| Marked depressed mood, feelings of hopelessness, or self-deprecating thoughts. |
281 |
72.1% |
| Marked anxiety, tension, and/or feelings of being keyed up or on edge. |
198 |
50.8% |
| Criteria B |
| Decreased interest in usual activities (e.g., work, school, friends, hobbies). |
193 |
49.5% |
| Subjective difficulty in concentration. |
154 |
39.5% |
| Lethargy, easy fatigability, or marked lack of energy. |
276 |
70.8% |
| Marked change in appetite; overeating; or specific food cravings. |
241 |
61.8% |
| Hypersomnia or insomnia. |
200 |
51.3% |
| A sense of being overwhelmed or out of control. |
213 |
54.6% |
| Physical symptoms such as breast tenderness or swelling, joint or muscle pain, a sensation of “bloating,” or weight gain. |
285 |
73.1% |
