. List at least 5 symptoms required for the episode to occur. Be specific. a)Depressed mood most of the day. b)Diminished interest or pleasure in all or most activities. c)Significant unintentional weight loss or gain. d)Insomnia or sleeping too much. e)Agitation or psychomotor retardation noticed by others. f)Fatigue or loss of energy. g)Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt. h)Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness. i)Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts or suicide. (National Library of Medicine, 2008).