What are the symptoms of persistent depressive disorder/dysthymia?

Kevin Mangelschots·22/07/2025·0 comments

A person must have a depressed mood for most of the day, more days than not, for at least two years, plus at least two of the following to be diagnosed with PDD:

  • Little energy or fatigue.
  • Poor appetite or overeating.
  • Insomnia or hypersomnia.
  • Low self-esteem.
  • Poor concentration or difficulty making decisions.
  • Feelings of hopelessness.

These symptoms can come and go, but the depression is never absent for more than two months at a time during those two years.

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Hi there, I’m Kevin Mangelschots! A little more about myself: - I'm 33 years old. - I’m a registered, licensed, and practicing therapist with a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. - Currently practicing at a rehabilitation center located in Belgium. Longtime fitness and gaming enthusiast. - Turned towards psychology, philosophy, mental health, and self-improvement to improve my chronic depression. - My goal is to share evidence-based information with the world that I know is helpful and useful to improve depression and overall well-being. In short, I’m just a guy trying to make sense of the world by thinking about ideas, studying psychology, philosophy, and mental and physical health. I strive to apply my degree in healthcare (occupational therapy) to explain concepts as clearly as possible, based on current research findings.

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