What is dysthermia/?

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).

Dysthymia: Is a form of chronic, low grade depression lasting at least 2 yrs in adults ; at least 1 yr in children. A person w dysthymia often feels low ; /or guilty, is self- critical, tired, lacks joy, is disinterested in activities. S/he may have trouble making decisions ; focusing ; is irritable/ angry. Self esteem is poor mixed w hopelessness ; problems w sleep ; /or appetite.