Chief Complaint
Ted, 41-year-old, single, White/Caucasian, male presented to outpatient psychotherapy due to concerns related to depression. He reported having trouble with anger and trusting others.
History of Presenting Issue:
Ted reported that his history of depression began around 2005 and suggested that is stemmed from years of being teased as a child due to his cognitive disabilities and limitations. To this day, Ted remains sensitive to perceived ridicule or judgement of his disabilities.
Ted’s mood fluctuates marked by periods of social reclusion, hypersomnia, and motivation compared other moments of irritability, agitation