Dysthymia goes by many names, including neurotic depression, “mild” depression, dysthymic disorder, and chronic depression. It is one of the two main kinds of clinical depression,
and is two times more likely to occur in women than in men. It often
goes untreated, because its symptoms tend to be milder than those of
more serious forms of depression, as well as the fact that sufferers of
this form of depression can usually function fairly normally in society,
despite their symptoms. The information and our questions below are not
meant as a tool for you to perform a self-diagnosis, and to then
self-treat your symptoms. However, they can provide you with some
insight as to whether you or someone you know might be suffering from dysthymia.
If you are not sure whether it is necessary to see a doctor or
counselor for your symptoms, it is likely best for you to err on the
side of caution and seek professional advice, as it may be more
applicable your particular situation.
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