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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2010 Apr 12.
Published in final edited form as: J Nerv Ment Dis. 2009 Apr;197(4):215–224. doi: 10.1097/NMD.0b013e31819d954f

Table 1.

MDD and GAD Diagnostic Symptoms

DSM IV Depression Symptoms

  1. Depressed Mood

  2. Lack of Interest in things

  3. Decreased appetite and weight

  4. Decreased sleep

  5. Increased appetite and weight

  6. Increased sleep

  7. Psychomotor Retardation

  8. Psychomotor Agitation

  9. Lack of Energy

  10. Feelings of Worthlessness

  11. Lack of Concentration

  12. Thoughts of Death

DSM IV Anxiety Symptoms

  • 13. Feeling Restless

  • 14. Feeling Fatigued

  • 15. Feeling Irritable

  • 16. Decreased Concentration

  • 17. Muscle Tension

  • 18. Problems Sleeping

Somatic Anxiety Symptoms

  • 19. Feeling Dizzy or Faint

  • 20. Excessive Sweating

  • 21. Stomach or Digestive Problems

  • 22. Dry Mouth or Difficulty Swallowing

  • 23. Racing Heart