How is dysthymia pronounced?
What does dysthymia mean?
Dysthymia is a milder, but long-lasting form of depression. It’s also called persistent depressive disorder. People with this condition may also have bouts of major depression at times.
What is dysthymia referred to now and how is it defined?
: a mood disorder characterized by chronic mildly depressed or irritable mood often accompanied by other symptoms (such as eating and sleeping disturbances, fatigue, and poor self-esteem) — called also dysthymic disorder. Other Words from dysthymia Example Sentences Learn More about dysthymia.
Is dysthymic a word?
dysthymia. extreme anxiety and depression accompanied by obsession. — dysthymic, adj. -Ologies & -Isms.