How Do You Treat Dysthymia?
Dystyhmia can be a serious and debilitating disorder for some that leads to chronic depression, or it can simply be indicative of a life lived without happiness or joy. Some individuals suffer from the disorder unknowingly, unaware there is treatment for chronic sadness. Follow these few steps to help treat dysthymia. Determine whether the symptoms are indicative of dysthymia. Know that the symptoms include: poor school/work performance, social withdrawal, shyness, irritable hostility, conflicts with family and friends and sleep irregularities. Make an appointment to visit a psychiatric health professional to help determine an adequate course of action to treat the disorder and if medication is needed. Contact your primary care physician to rule out any medical conditions that may contribute to the sadness or dysthymic feelings. Rule out the possibility of a major depressive disorder, mixed episode, or other depressive episode. Ask your mental health care worker whether or not your sym
