Dysthymic Disorder

Definition

Also known as Persistent Depressive Disorder; it is a continuous long-term (chronic) form of depression where one may lose interest in normal daily activities, feel hopeless or have low self-esteem.

Related terms

Cyclothymic Disorder: A relatively mild mood disorder that involves periods of mild depression and periods of hypomania.

Double Depression: The occurrence when someone with dysthymia has a major depressive episode.

Adjustment Disorders:

Emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to identifiable stressors occurring within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s).