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Depressed mood for most of the day, for more days that not, as indicated either by subjective account or observation of others, for at least 2 yrs. (in children and adolescents, mood can be irritable and duration must be at least 1 yr.)



B) must have 2 or more while depressed

-poor appetite/overeating

-insomnia/hypersomnia

-low energy/fatigue

-low self-esteem

-poor concentration or difficulty making decisions

-feelings of hopelessness



C) During 2 yr period (1 for children/ado)of the disturbance, person has never been w/out sx i A/B for more then 2 mos at a time



D) No major depressive episodes



E) No manic or hypomanic episodes. No cyclothymic d/o.



F) Not exclusively during a psychotic d/o.



G) Not due to direct psychological effects of substances or general medical condition.



H) Cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important area of functioning.



**Often has an early & insidious onset, as well as, chronic course.

**In children it occurs equally b/w boys & girls.

Often results in impaired school performance and social interaction. children/ado w/ Dysthmia D/o are usually irritable & cranky as well as depressed.

In adults women are 2-3x's more likely to develop.

**most commonly encountered sx in Dysthymic D/O may be feelings of inadequacy; generalized loss of interest or pleasure; social withdrawl; feeling of guilt/brooding about the past; subjective feelings of irritability or excessive anger and decreased activity, effectiveness or productivity.

Per DSM IV

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borked
06:21 Aug 23 2008

What a horrible rut, I hope this is not you.

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EmeraldPhoenix
06:38 Aug 23 2008

nope...not me! this is part of what i do...i thought i'd share 'criteria' for common psychiatrict disorders. Everyone has interests...this is one of mine. And I have met people here who state they have this disorder and I think they should understand on what criteria the diagnosis was made.

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Dragonrouge
00:39 Aug 30 2008

Where we could find a good test for this?

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EmeraldPhoenix
00:36 Aug 31 2008

if you look at the criteria and feel you meet it, then i would suggest you talk to your physician. or a licensed therapist or a psychiatrist. there are ways to treat this disorder utilizing medication and if you are oppose to medication there are some (although less effective, and fairly time consuming to develop) strategies to help you combat this.

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dabbler
22:57 Dec 28 2008

I am always Leary of people who self dignious themselves with any mental condition.

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EmeraldPhoenix
06:42 Dec 29 2008

I agree with you Dab. But if a person feels things aren't right or is noticing changes or problems they should go ahead and ask a professional. I do not diagnosis everyone, and yes i do know other professionals do. I turn many children away from services, only to refer their parents to their own treatment! hahaha! that usually doesn't go over well. But if someone recognizes their emotions, behaviors or thoughts seem to meet criteria for a mental illness; then it would be appropriate for that person to seek a professional's opinion.

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