Dysthymia

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Neurotic depression (dysthymia); Dysthymic disorder; Chronic depression; Depression - chronic

The main symptom of dysthymia is low, dark, or sad mood nearly every day for at least 2 years. Other symptoms can include:

• Poor appetite or overeating
• Insomnia or hypersomnia
• Low energy or fatigue
• Low self-esteem
• Poor concentration
• Feelings of hopelessness

Dysthymia is evaluated by taking a careful history of mood and other mental health symptoms over the past several months.

Review Date: 11/15/2006
Reviewed By: Paul Ballas, D.O., Department of Psychiatry, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.