IS THE DIAGNOSIS OF DSYTHMIC DISORDER SIMILAR TO DEPRESSION?
Even though the nature of Dysthymic Disorder is milder (in that the symptoms are not quite as severe and are somewhat less disabling in everyday life) it is very important to note that this condition can be a serious disorder, and many people who suffer with Dysthymic Disorder will also experience a Major Depressive Disorder at some point in their lives. The good news is that the treatments for clinical depression are often very successful and Dysthymic Disorder generally responds well to these same emotional psychological and pharmacological interventions.