Typical features of depression include which of the following?

• A. Auditory hallucinations
• B. Panic attacks
• C. Multiple somatic complaints
• D. Narcissism

Answer: (C)

Depression often presents with a range of somatic complaints. Many patients describe persistent fatigue, sleep disturbance, changes in appetite, and diffuse bodily pains or aches. These physical symptoms can be prominent even when there isn’t a clear medical cause, and they frequently lead patients to seek care for physical illness rather than recognizing depressive symptoms. While psychotic features like auditory hallucinations can occur in severe cases with psychotic depression, they are not typical of depression in general. Panic attacks point to an anxiety disorder, and narcissistic traits reflect a personality pattern rather than a mood disorder symptom. Thus, multiple somatic complaints best fit the typical presentation of depression.