Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) | Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) | Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Persistent depressive disorder is a long-standing, chronic mood disorder involving depressive symptoms along with a variety of other symptoms that causes significant impairment in social and/or occupational functioning. There are certain risk factors for persistent depressive disorder including a family history of depressive mood disorders and past traumatic life experiences among others. In this lesson, we discuss the DSM-5 criteria for Persistent Depressive Disorder, including a mnemonic to help remember symptoms and how to diagnose this condition, along with treatment methods.

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REFERENCES:
1) Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
2) DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association)

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[kibblesnbits]

Got diagnosed with this yesterday by my therapist. It’s interesting learning what exactly is going on, especially since this has been my life as long as I can remember. I used to think it was normal to feel so depressed but realized maybe something was wrong when I started having my suicidal tendencies.

[huffytun]

I got diagnosed with this yesterday by my Doctor. I had no idea that I even had it, I just thought that I was sad and tired and lazy all the time because I was just lazy. I always over criticized myself and had all the symptoms yet never thought to consider that I even had depression since I always saw it as something I would never have. Im still in shock about what this means for me and the rest of my life.

[hectorpina]

51 years old and just got diagnosed with this. Its not fun but theres hope.

[GCATLiving]

My favorite is when I'm in the middle of Double Depression and I know that when I "feel better" I still won't be happy.

[AdamusIXIIIVIII]

I was diagnosed with this when I was 16. I avoided it for years. I’m 30 now. Seems it gets more and more difficult to ignore and try to be “normal”

[maxek]

Been living with depression since I was 13. Now 35, diagnosed with this in 2016. Daily struggle to get through work, feel like a burden to everyone there.

[gregandmellissastephens]

Had depression since tweens. Am 58 now. It has robbed me of my whole life. Haven't worked in 30 years. I'm either in bed, not necessarily asleep, or watching the clock til I can get back in bed. No friends. Self judgement keeps me from trying which I turn causes more judgement.

[danbh]

I’ve had this for 30 years
Such a pain

[yachinno]

I just got diagnosed a few days ago with this along with depression and will be following up with appointments in the depression clinic from where I am. Taking my meds daily too...It's always nice to learn about mental illnesses/psychology. I do have more things to bring up during my upcoming appointments since I missed them out during my first visit...I always thought I had depression but I didn't know I had dsythymia too...

[marions.]

I think I always felt like there is dark cloud in my life, not matter how sunny in might seem it'S always there. sometimes it's all there is
sometime it's just this grey sky, not particularly dark but without the sun.

[maboroshi]

In early 2019, I got diagnosed with dysthymia. I have to take escitalopram during the day and clozapine before sleeping. I still have enough curiosity to understand what is happening inside of me... these low-hanging clouds that have been here since early 2010. Reading comments from other people - their stories unfolding in my screen - gives me hope... I am not alone.

[Zangle]

I've had this issue my whole life, coupled with major anxiety that is nearly life threatening, and ADD, I have found life to be difficult. It has been hard to have a family, raise kids, and hold a job or remain interested in a job. Not for a lack of wanting to work, but just being bored and finding that type of work useless to some compacity. However, kids need to eat and I do enjoy having a cup of coffee once in a while.

[alysondraper]

I’m a PsyD student. I’m grateful for the time you spent making your videos and sharing your knowledge. They’ve really helped me review. Thank you very much.

[strawwberryyy]

I have this disorder and it's terrible

[benjaminrobinson]

i'm 25 and it's great to know that this will never end and the only way out is death. i used to think that it would get better, but it's only gotten worse. all i want is to not exist

[michaelperez]

I dont feel depressed i am depressed cant seem to be able to tolerate it anymore suicide sometimes feels like a great option but idont have the balls to do it let alone give up so here i am in a never ending war all i n my head

[areafilms]

34 y.o. - suffered with what was misdiagnosed as “just a lot of trauma” and Major depressive disorder. My therapist just recently mentioned this and it seems so spot on. Not sure what to do from here but feels like a little relief

[XGreatBeastX]

Multiple scelorosis is the main key point for me here.
Ms has lots of other side effects, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts so and so forth...

[justice]

I'm 63 I was diagnosed with persistent depression at age 30. I'm now taking 3 different antidepressants. I've seen many therapist whom have helped dispel my dark sense of reality, people, social interaction. I've always been underemployed and have had trouble holding jobs. I've not been able to maintain relationships for long. I've got persistent suicidal ideation. Life has been generally sad for me.

[Naxzgul]

How do we differentiate this disorder from having just a natural reaction to the horror-show that is reality?