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How long does it take on avg to treat dysthymia with anti depressant medication? what are the causes of dysthymia?
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Dysthmia: Frankly - I don't treat dysthymia (pervasive depressive disorder) with pharmacotherapy alone. Have found that most people with dysthymia have a lot of cognitive distortions that keep them feeling depressed. As a result I believe in combining psychotherapy with meds. There is no particular period of time to get sxs under control.
Answered 10/22/2015
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