What are some symptoms of dysthymia?

Is a low grade chronic depression with symptoms that are milder than those of severe depression but are present on a majority of days for two or more years?

Dysthymia

Difference between Dysthymia and Major Depressive Disorder?

The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM IV-4E, 2000) is the best, most authoritative source for an answer. The difference is all down to diagnosed symptoms. Legally, only a medically-qualified, registered psychiatrist can properly diagnose psychiatric symptoms and prescribe treatment/s. The difference between dysthymia and a major depressive episode is a matter of symptoms, severity/duration of symptoms and expert prognosis re healing including via psychotherapy.

What is dysthymic disorder?

Essentially, dysthymia is mild depression. Dysthymia is depression that is milder than an episode of clinical major depression. BUT while it is the milder it is much longer lasting and often goes undiagnosed. In fact, to diagnose dysthymia feelings of depression must occur in an individual, constantly and continuously, for at least a period of two years. An individual diagnosed with dysthymia usually truly cannot remember the last time they enjoyed themselves and felt happy. Dysthymia usually goes unnoticed and untreated because the patient's depression is so mild, and so enduring, that most people believe that it is simply that individual's personality to be depressed.

What is a low-grade chronic depression with symptoms that are milder than those of severe depression but are present on a majority of days for two or more years?

Chronic imply s forever.

What is dysthmymia?

Dysthymia is a recurrent or lengthy depression that may last a lifetime. It is similar to major depressive disorder, but dysthymia is chronic, long-lasting, persistent, and mild.

Dysthymia?

DefinitionDysthymia is a chronic type of depression in which a person's moods are regularly low. However, it is not as extreme as other types of depression.Alternative NamesNeurotic depression (dysthymia); Dysthymic disorder; Chronic depression; Depression - chronicCauses, incidence, and risk factorsThe exact cause of dysthymia is unknown.As with major depressive disorder, dysthymia occurs more in women than in men and affects up to 5% of the general population. Dysthymia can occur alone, or together with more severe depression or another mood or psychiatric disorder.SymptomsThe main symptom of dysthymia is low, dark, or sad mood nearly every day for at least 2 years. The symptoms are less severe than in patients with major depression, but people with this condition can still struggle with:Feelings of hopelessnessInsomnia or hypersomniaLow energy or fatigueLow self-esteemPoor appetiteor overeatingPoor concentrationSigns and testsYour health care provider will take a history of your mood and other mental health symptoms over the past several months.TreatmentAs with other forms of depression, there are a number of treatment options for people with dysthymia:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as fluoxetine (Prozac)Tricyclic antidepressantsTalk therapies, such as cognitive/behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapyMedications do not work as well for dysthymia as they do for depression. It also may take longer after starting medication for you to feel better.Some evidence suggests that combining medication and psychotherapy may lead to the most improvement.Expectations (prognosis)Dysthymia is a chronic condition that lasts many years. Though some people completely recover, others continue to have some symptoms, even with treatment. Some people need to continue taking medication and undergoing therapy.ComplicationsAntidepressant drugs have side effects that can complicate treatment. For example, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors may cause stomach upset, mild insomnia, and reduced sex drive.If not treated, dysthymia can turn into a major depressive episode. This is known as "double depression."Calling your health care providerCall for an appointment with your health care provider if you regularly feel depressed or low.ReferencesInstitute for Clinical Systems Improvement. Health Care Guidelines: Major Depression in Adults in Primary Care. 11th ed. 2008.Stewart JW. Treating depression with atypical features. J Clin Psychiatry. 2007;68:25-29.

What kinds of depression are there?

There are two main types of clinical depression; Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)and Dysthymia. MDD generally involves more intense symptoms of depression than Dysthymia, however it does not last as long. There is also Double Depression, which is when a person is afflicted with both MDD and Dysthymia. Often times, people experience symptoms of depression without being being considerred clinically depressed. In order to be diagnosed with clinical depression, there are many specifications, such as not having suffered a loss recently. The DSM-IV TR goes into more detail, but if you're concerned that you or someone you know is depressed, I'd advise you or them to seek help from a professional. If money is an issue, I'd recommend looking for a free mental health clinic in your area.

How does Anorexia Nervosa and Dysthymia affect parenting competence?

In every way in the book!

The lifetime prevalence of dysthymia affects approximately what percent of the US population?

6%

How to check for dysthymia without consulting an adult. I am a 13 year old.?

You can't.

Excessive muscle aches due to dysthymia I have dysthymia and borderline personality disorder Why does my body ache?

Your dysthymia and muscle ache may not be associated, if so, I suggest you consult a neurologist. I have Focal Dystonia (writers cramp), one of four different types, no muscle aches, but none the less a neurologic disorder. Most M.S. patients experience muscle spasms intermittently, regardless of diagnosis, you may have a neurologic disorder associative to the aches and so called personality disorder???.

What are some symptoms of hyperpigmentation?

There are a number of potential symptoms for hyperpigmentation. Some of these symptoms include birthmarks, darkening of the skin especially around the birthmarks.