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Can someone please tell me what dysthymic disorder means?

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Dr. James Saccomando answered

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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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