Chronic Depression Dysthymia
Associated symptoms occur but not all of sufficient severity to meet the criteria for a major depressive episode. It is also called neurotic
Dysthymia (or dysthymic disorder) is a chronic state of mild depression that lasts for years. It is believed...
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Dysthymia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Dysthymia is a chronic type of depression in which a person's moods are regularly low. However, symptoms are not as severe as with major depression. ... Read more »
Dysthymia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Neurotic depression (dysthymia); Dysthymic disorder; Chronic depression; Depression - chronic Symptoms The main symptom of dysthymia is... Read more »
Dysthymia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Neurotic depression (dysthymia); Dysthymic disorder; Chronic depression; Depression - chronic Prevention References Institute... Read more »
Dysthymia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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