In order to fulfill the diagnostic criteria of dysthymia disorder, patients must have at least 2 of the below symptoms for the majority of the time for the last 2 years without a symptom-free period lasting longer than two months. Which of these symptoms is NOT part of the dysthymia diagnostic criteria?
a) Feelings of hopelessness
b) Inflated self-esteem
c) Change in appetite or sleep
d) Decreased energy
e) Poor concentration
Answer: B
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