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Dysthymia



Dysthymia Causes


Dysthymia is considered as a serious disorder and have been found to commonly appear on women than in men. Its causes can be traced to some genetic susceptibility, adult or childhood trauma and stress, neurochemical imbalance and some social circumstances.


Dysthymia Definition


Dysthymia is more popularly known as depression , which can conjure up a number of meanings ? from simple passing moods of discouragement or sadness of a deeper condition of some inconsolable misery that can even be accompanied with suicidal thoughts. Dysthymia is regarded as a serious clinical disorder as it is known a condition that could interfere the patient's social and family life, work and even physical health.


Dysthymia Diagnosis


Quite often Dysthymia usually go undetected among patients. However, symptoms of depression are one of the best indicators of this medical condition which can be detected by an intensive psychological interview.


Dysthymia Symptoms and Signs


As the Greek word ?dysthymia? literally means ill humor or bad state of mind, depression is the chief symptom of this medical condition that can last for a limited period of time or drag on for years. Other symptoms include loss of appetite, excessive sleep or insomnia, fatigue and low energy, low self-esteem and general feeling of hopelessness.


Dysthymia Treatment


Among the most common medications for Dysthymia include selective serotonin inhibit ors such as Prozac and Zoloft. Another popular antidepressant pill is the Tofranil.


Drugs used for treatment of Dysthymia


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