Sometimes, depression doesn’t feel like a deep pit, but like a constant, low-hanging gray cloud that never seems to lift. This chronic form of depression, known as Dysthymia, involves a depressed mood for more days than not for at least two years. Our team helps patients address these long-term symptoms to find lasting relief and a renewed sense of well-being.
Common Symptoms or Things to Look Out For:
- Depressed mood for most of the day, more days than not
- Poor appetite or overeating
- Insomnia or hypersomnia
- Low energy or fatigue
- Low self-esteem
- Poor concentration or difficulty making decisions
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Chronic course with symptoms persisting for years
- Functional impairment less severe than major depression