What Are the Symptoms of Dysthymia?
Symptoms of dysthymia include 1. Difficulty sleeping 2. Loss of interest in activities or the ability to enjoy oneself 3. Excessive feelings of guilt or worthlessness 4. Loss of energy or fatigue 5. Difficulty concentrating, thinking or making decisions 6. Changes in appetite 7. Thoughts of death or suicide Dysthymia differs from major depression in that dysthymia involves fewer of the above symptoms than occurs in major depression. To be diagnosed with dysthymia, symptoms must persist for at least two years in adults or one year in children or adolescents.