A doctor diagnoses a patient with depression. Which symptom most likely helped the doctor confirm this diagnosis?

Intense or excessive feelings of guilt are a common symptom of depression, so feeling overwhelmed with guilt and anger is the strongest clue among these choices. Weight changes can occur with depression, but weight gain over a year by itself is less specific. Reckless behavior and decreasing alcohol use are not as characteristic of depression.

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