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what is a dysthymic disorder?

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Dysthymic disorder: Dysthymic disorder is the formal term for depressive neurosis. Individuals with dysthymic disorder suffer from a prolonged mild depression that may be either constant or episodic.

Question 2

what exactly is a dysthymic disorder?

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Dysthymia: Dysthymia, is a chronic type of depression that doesn't waver all that much in terms of intensity, as opposed to major depression which wavers widely in intensity. Metaphorically speaking, those with dysthymia experience it as having to wear a coat made of lead, 24-7, with little variation. Those with major depression experience the depressive lows almost like waves.

Question 3

what are the tests for dysthymic disorder?

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Clinical Diagnosis: There are no laboratory tests for dysthymic disorder.  The diagnosis is made on the basis of specific symptoms related  to diminished functioning and poor mood over a long time (2 years or more).  Symptoms are similar to those for major depression but fewer and possibly less severe.

Question 4

can you tell me what is dysthymic disorder?

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Mild depression: More severe are depression - mania - bipolar disorder
less severe are dysthymia - hypomania - cyclothymia
the crux of the difference is the degree to which the mood disorder interferes with one's activities of daily living.

Question 5

what sort of disorder is dysthymic disorder?

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Dysthymic disorder: Dysthymia is a chronic type of depression in which a person's moods are regularly low. Symptoms are not as severe as with major depression. Symptoms usually last 2 years or more.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of dysthymic disorder?

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Like depression: Dysthymic disorder used to be called "minor depression" until researchers/clinicians realized that it can be as dibilitating as the "major" kind.  The symptoms are the same:  depressed or irritable mood, changes in appetite and sleep, low energy, poor self-esteem, trouble concentrating, & feelings of hopelessness.  Severity overall is less, but duration is longer (2 years or more).

Question 7

what are some resources for dysthymic disorder?

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Dysthymia: Is treated similarly to depression. We use counseling with cognitive behavioral approaches  and or psychodynamic or both. And medication from a psychiatrist. Group therapy may also be added.

Question 8

my sister has dysthymic disorder. what does this mean?

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Dysthymic Disorder: Dysthymic disorder is a milder condition than major depression.The disability is less.  It is not bounded by a distinct cause or time of onset rather being chronic in nature, more like a personality trait. It is characterized by low moods, pessimisstic or negative trend of thinking, lack of enthusiasm, always seeing the glass half empty. Anti depressant drugs may or may not help in this disorder.

Question 9

are there more boys diagnosed with dysthymic disorder?

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No: Dysthymia is relatively more frequent in females.

Question 10

can someone please tell me what dysthymic disorder means?

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Long low mood: Dysthymic disorder (or dysthymia) is a disorder where you have a low mood for at least 2 years straight (1 year for kids) and some other symptoms of depression like sleep problems, appetite problems, fatigue, low self-esteem, poor concentration, or hopelessness.  Basically, it is low-level, long-term depression.

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