Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia): The Lingering Cloud of Despair
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Persistent depressive disorder, also known as dysthymia, is a chronic form of depression that casts a long shadow over an individual’s life. Unlike the intense despair of major depression, dysthymia is a consistent, low-level cloud of sadness that can be just...