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Dysthymia is a chronic form of depression where a person's moods are consistently low, though it is less extreme than other forms of depression. As with other forms of depression, treatments include therapy, medication or a combination. Medications often include serotonin reuptake inhibitors (such as Prozac) or tricyclic antidepressants.
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One of the essential elements of medical treatment is that the patient takes their medication. Why then do so many people choose not to follow medical advice and simply throw in the towel part way into their treatment? We're not just talking about minor ailments, some people with the most chronic conditions are the worst…
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