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Dysthymia is a chronic form of depression, characterized by moods that are consistently low, but not as extreme as other types of depression.
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Dysthymic disorder is defined as a mood disorder with chronic (long-term) depressive symptoms that are present most of the day, more days than not, for a period of at least two years. Everyone experiences feelings of unhappiness and sadness occasionally.
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Understanding DysthymiaYou know something is wrong. You feel tired and sad most of the time.
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