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what is dysthermia/?

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Dysthymia? Maybe?: Dysthymia is a chronic, milder mood disturbance in which a person reports a low mood almost daily over a span of at least two years. The symptoms are not as severe as those for major depression, although people with dysthymia are vulnerable to secondary episodes of major depression (sometimes referred to as double depression).

Question 2

what is dysthymia?

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Sadness: People with dysthymia are unhappy all the time without having a major depressive disorder.
It is kind of a pervasive sadness.

Question 3

is dysthymia chronic?

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Yes: Dysthymia is often looked at as mild chronic depression. The symptoms are milder, but may last longer.

Question 4

how can dysthymia be diagnosed?

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Dysthymia: Chronic depression with less severe but longer lasting symptoms than major depression. It persists for at least 2 years. It shows anhedonia, low drive & interests, low self-esteem, withdrawal & avoidance.

Question 5

could heartbreak cause dysthymia?

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Most definitely: That would not be at all unusual.

Question 6

what's the definition of dysthymia?

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See below...: Dysthymia is a chronic type of depression in which a person's moods are regularly low, dark, or sad on most days for at least 2 years. However, symptoms are not as severe as with major depression.  People with dysthymia will often take a negative or discouraging view of themselves, their future, other people, and life events. Problems often seem more difficult to solve.

Question 7

what can i do when i have symptoms of the dysthymia?

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See below: Treatment for dysthymia includes antidepressant drug therapy, along with some type of talk therapy.

Question 8

need expert help here. what are the signs of dysthymia?

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Dysthymia: Dysthymia (dysthymic disorder) is chronic, mild depressed or irritable mood which occurs most days for at least 2 years in adults or at least a year in a child. Associated sxs can include: low energy, hopelessness, low self esteem, ; problems with sleep, appetite, concentration ; decision making.

Question 9

hi, i suffer from dysthymia and i wonder..

is there a great way to cope with it? like an exercise or mindset?

Accepted Answer

Exercise does help!: Exercise does help -- some studies have shown that aerobic exercise is as effective as antidepressants.  For many depressed/dysthymic people, it's difficult to get out of bed and into gym clothes to work out.  If you can find an accountability or workout buddy, it may help a lot -- you can inspire and encourage each other.  Ignore the preceding ad, but see what i mean: http://tinyurl.Com/n7mrpam.

Question 10

what is dysthymia? something like sad?

Accepted Answer

More like depression: Dysthymia is a mood disorder consisting of chronic depression, with less severe but longer lasting (2 years or more) symptoms than major depressive disorder.

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