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Corinne Crossley, LMHC |
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Dysthymic Disorder |
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According to the DSM-IV, dysthymia is characterized by an overwhelming yet chronic state of depression, exhibited by a depressed mood for most of the days, or for more days than not. The person who suffers experiences at least two or more of the following symptoms:
· poor appetite or overeating · insomnia or oversleeping · low energy or fatigue · low self-esteem · poor concentration or difficulty making decisions · feelings of hopelessness
The symptoms must also cause distress or impairment in social, occupational, educational or other important areas of functioning. |
