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Dysthymia Guide
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Definition
Dysthymia is a chronic form of depression characterized by moods that are consistently low, but not as extreme as in other types of depression.
Symptoms
The main symptom of dysthymia is low, dark, or sad mood nearly every day for at least 2 years. Other symptoms can include:
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Encyclopedia: Dysthymia
Dysthymia is a mood disorder characterized by chronic mildly depressed or irritable mood often accompanied by other symptoms . The depressed mood must be present for most of the day for two years with no more than two months freedom from symptoms. In addition at least two of the following symptoms must occur concurrently with the depression: disruption in eating habits - poor appetite or overeating; disturbed sleeping pattern and/or...
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Dysthymia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dysthymia (pronounced /dɪsˈθaɪmiə/) is a mood disorder that falls within the depression spectrum. It is considered a chronic depression, but with less ...
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Dysthymic Disorder
Dysthymic Disorder is a chronic condition characterized by depressive symptoms that occur for most of the day, more days than not, for at least 2 years. ...
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All About Depression: Diagnosis: Dysthymia
Dysthymia is a milder yet more enduring type of depression that affects women ... The symptoms of dysthymia tend to be chronic, yet people often do not seek ...
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Dysthymia
The Greek word dysthymia means bad state of mind or ill humor. As one of the two chief forms of clinical depression, it usually has fewer or less ...
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Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Need to learn more about chronic depression or dysthymia? Find out about dysthymia s symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments such as antidepressants and ...
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Dysthymia & relationships
I have been in a 4 month relationship with a man diagnosed with dysthymia. It was vey wonderful relationships survive dysthymia? Is there any hope we could survive this?
Nov 06, 2007
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Dysthymia
hi everyone, john here. 46yrs, single dad, north east uk i have suffered from dysthymia for many Since according to my dictionary dysthymia is a disorder of the neurotic & introverted...
Jun 22, 2004
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Dysthymia? Or
about dying all the time, and my parents dying. Is this dysthymia or something else? Thanks. Hi, i'm new here. I'm 23. I used to be big into watching tv shows and movies, but for the past......
Jun 01, 2005
Question and Answer
Dysthymia?
Can anyone tell me the medical definition of dysthymia? I believe it is something...
Can anyone tell me the medical definition of dysthymia? I believe it is something...
Going from memory as my DSM IV is at work, the criteria for Dysthymia is: A low or depressed mood (or irritable in children and adolescents) that persists more days than...
Asked by burnettebreeze98 - 19 months ago
How to stop ongoing bipolar dysthymia/mild depression?
I am on a high dose of Lamictal, the stabilizer with the most antidepressant properties. I...
I am on a high dose of Lamictal, the stabilizer with the most antidepressant properties. I...
I'm not doing NEARLY as well as you, but here are a few ideas - A lot of times the meds don't work right when you have PMS, or if you...
Asked by mist - 14 months ago
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