CHRONIC DEPRESSION (DYSTHYMIA)

Ø  Dysthymia, sometimes referred as mild, chronic depression, is less severe and has fewer symptoms than major depression. --> Double Depression

Ø  Experts are not sure what causes dysthymia as depression. Genes may play a role, but many affected people will not have a family history of depression.

Ø  Abnormal functioning in brain circuits or nerve cell pathway that connect different brain region regulations mood are also thought to be involved.

Ø  Major life stressors, chronic illness, medications and relationship or work problems may also increase the chances of dysthymia.

Ø  Symptoms   :

·         Sadness or depressed mood most of the day or almost every day.

·         Loss of enjoyment in things that were once pleasurable.

·         Major change in weight or appetite.

·         Insomnia of excessive sleep.

·         Being physically restless or rundown in a way that is noticeable by others.

·         Fatigue of loss energy.

·         Hopeless or worthlessness or excessive guilt.

·         Problem with concentration or making decision.

·         Recurring thought of death or suicide, suicide plan or suicide attempts.