How Do You Identify Dysthymic Disorder?
The primary symptom of dysthymic disorder is chronic depression. However, it is less severe than major depression. Dysthymic disorder consists of a depressed mood on a daily basis for at least two years. This is usually accompanied by low self-esteem, low energy and sleep disturbances. The following article will discuss how to identify dysthymic disorder. Look for the symptoms to be present for at least two years when diagnosing dysthymic disorder. Be aware that the individual will be in a depressed mood for most days and will feel depressed more often than not. Determine if the chronic depression is accompanied by at least two of the following symptoms: change in appetite, low energy, change is sleep patterns, lack of focus and concentration, low self-esteem, feelings of hopelessness or difficulty with making decisions. Know that manic episodes cannot be present in order to diagnose dysthymic disorder. Major depressive episodes cannot have taken place during the first two years that s
