Definitions for dysthymia
dys·thymi·a

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1. dysthymia, dysthymic depressionnoun

   mild chronic depression

   "I thought she had just been in a bad mood for thirty years, but the doctor called it dysthymia"

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1. dysthymianoun

   A tendency to be depressed, without hope.

2. dysthymianoun

   One form of clinical depression, characterized by low-grade depression which lasts at least 2 years.

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1. Dysthymia

   Dysthymia ( dihs-THIY-mee-uh), also known as persistent depressive disorder (PDD), is a mental and behavioral disorder, specifically a disorder primarily of mood, consisting of similar cognitive and physical problems as major depressive disorder, but with longer-lasting symptoms. The concept was used by Robert Spitzer as a replacement for the term "depressive personality" in the late 1970s.In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), dysthymia is a serious state of chronic depression, which persists for at least two years (one year for children and adolescents). Dysthymia is not a minor form of major depressive disorder, and for some may be more disabling.As dysthymia is a chronic disorder, those with the condition may experience symptoms for many years before it is diagnosed, if diagnosis occurs at all. As a result, they may believe that depression is a part of their character, so they may not even discuss their symptoms with doctors, family members or friends. In the DSM-5, dysthymia is replaced by persistent depressive disorder. This new condition includes both chronic major depressive disorder and the previous dysthymic disorder. The reason for this change is that there was no evidence for meaningful differences between these two conditions.

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1. dysthymia

   Dysthymia, also known as persistent depressive disorder, is a type of chronic depression characterized by a persistent low mood that lasts for at least two years. Although it’s not as intense as major depression, dysthymia can still interfere with daily life, causing a person to lose interest in activities they once enjoyed, struggle with feelings of hopelessness, and have difficulty with productivity.

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1. Dysthymia

   Dysthymia, from Ancient Greek δυσθυμία, "melancholy", also known as neurotic depression, dysthymic disorder, and chronic depression, is a mood disorder consisting of the same cognitive and physical problems as in depression, with less severe but longer-lasting symptoms, which persists for at least 2 years. The concept was coined by Dr. Robert Spitzer as a replacement for the term "depressive personality" in the late 1970s. According to the DSM's definition of dysthymia, it is a serious state of chronic depression, which persists for at least 2 years; it is less acute and severe than major depressive disorder. As dysthymia is a chronic disorder, sufferers may experience symptoms for many years before it is diagnosed, if diagnosis occurs at all. As a result, they may believe that depression is a part of their character, so they may not even discuss their symptoms with doctors, family members, or friends.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of dysthymia in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of dysthymia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=dysthymia
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dysthymia
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysthymia
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5. ^ Wikidata
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