Persistent depressive disorder (PDD), also known as dysthymia, is a chronic form of depression.
Unlike major depressive disorder (MDD), which comes in episodes, PDD is long-lasting, enduring for at least two years in adults (or one year in children and adolescents).
Speaking from experience, the only good thing is that it’s a lower grade of depression compared to when I was struggling with severe acute depression.
While the symptoms may not be as intense as in MDD, they are more permanent and consistent, which can have a serious impact on daily life, relationships, and self-esteem over time.
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