{"id":3585,"date":"2019-11-27T18:44:28","date_gmt":"2019-11-27T18:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emeraldpsychiatry.com\/?p=3585"},"modified":"2020-07-21T17:14:34","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T17:14:34","slug":"what-is-low-grade-depression-or-dysthymia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emeraldpsychiatry.com\/what-is-low-grade-depression-or-dysthymia\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Low-Grade Depression or Dysthymia?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/emeraldpsychiatry.com\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dysthymia, or persistent depressive disorder, is a mental health condition that is often undetected and untreated. Dysthymia is a continuous long-term (chronic) or low-grade type of depression. Because of the nature of this <a href=\"https:\/\/emeraldpsychiatry.com\/what-are-the-signs-of-major-depression\/\">mental health condition<\/a>, people may not even realize that they have it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes called <em>high-functioning depression<\/em>, it is estimated the approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psycom.net\/high-functioning-depression\/\">1.5% of the U.S. adult population<\/a> are affected by dysthymia. Roughly 50 percent of the cases are considered <em>severe<\/em> with 31 years old being the average age of onset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A condition like dysthymia is difficult to identify due to the fact the people with this <a href=\"https:\/\/emeraldpsychiatry.com\/four-common-types-of-depression\/\">type of depression<\/a> may not realize that they are depressed. The \u201clow-grade\u201d nature of this illness makes many people feel like this is normal everyday behavior. People think this is normal, when in reality their feelings and emotions may not be normal. Instead, they pretend that everything is <em>okay<\/em> or <em>fine<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What are the Causes and Symptoms of Dysthymia?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Precisely what causes this type of depression to develop is still a\nmystery. Most likely, much like major depressive disorder, there are likely\nmany contributing factors. Some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psycom.net\/depression.central.dysthymia.html\">most likely\nfactors<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>People\u2019s genetic predisposition:<\/em>&nbsp; individuals are at an elevated risk for depression if they have relatives who have been diagnosed with a depressive disorder. <\/li><li><em>Environmental Influences:<\/em>&nbsp; traumatic events, financial issues and overall high levels of everyday stress.<\/li><li><em>Personality traits:<\/em>&nbsp; People with low self-esteem, pessimistic attitude and self-critical view of themselves.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>People with persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia), may lose\ninterest in everyday activities and feel hopeless and unproductive. These\nfeelings of inadequacy can last for many years and could significantly\ninterfere with a person\u2019s relationships, school and work activities. Persistent\ndepressive disorder is not as severe as major depression, people\u2019s depressed\nmoods can range from mild, moderate or even severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of depression can wax and wane <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/persistent-depressive-disorder\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350929\">over\nthe years<\/a> with the intensity changing over time. Amazingly, major\ndepression episodes can even occur before or during persistent depressive\ndisorder. An occurrence that is sometimes called double depression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dysthymia can occur in short episodes as well as be separated by\nconsiderable spans of time. A fact to keep in mind when attempting to identify\nsymptoms. There is a chance that dysthymia could exist if people are in a\ndepressed mood on most days, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/mind-and-mood\/the-lowdown-on-low-grade-depression\">these\nfeelings lingering<\/a> for more than two years without at least two months of\ninterruption. Often, dysthymia is accompanied by some of the following\nsymptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Overeating or loss of appetite with changes in weight.<\/li><li>Insomnia or sleeping too much.<\/li><li>Fatigue, trouble concentrating and difficulty making decisions.<\/li><li>Low self-esteem accompanied by feelings of hopelessness.<\/li><li>Loss of enjoyment in doing favorite activities. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes <a href=\"https:\/\/emeraldpsychiatry.com\/why-are-older-adults-underdiagnosed-for-depression-suicide\/\">older\nadults, especially men<\/a>, may experience issues the can trigger dysthymia,\nsuch as medical problems, social isolation, or new medications. Sometimes even\na severe cold or injury can create an episode of depression. Whether young or\nold, if conditions like dysthymia are left untreated, it can have a negative\nimpact on a person\u2019s life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, people may not form lasting friendships, romantic relationships\nor perform well at work. Low-grade, persistent depression is also linked to a\nhigher risk of cardiovascular disease. Conditions like dysthymia can even make\npre-existing conditions worse, like diabetes and high blood pressure. Even a\nperson\u2019s chances of developing a major depressive disorder and increased. Researchers\nhave found that roughly 75 percent of people who are diagnosed with dysthymia\nwill also have an episode of major depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Professional Psychiatric Help:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals should seek help from trained and experienced mental health professionals. Just going it alone and faking it until they feel better, is not the best option. In fact, people suffering from dysthymia may attempt to <a href=\"https:\/\/emeraldpsychiatry.com\/addiction-depression-self-medicating-with-drugs-and-alcohol\/\">self-medicate<\/a> with drugs or other substances. They may think that they feel better, but this is a dangerous approach. They may make things worse by creating a cycle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/Personal-Stories\/Addiction-Can-Happen-to-Anyone\">addiction<\/a>. This occurs due to the fact that overtime, self-medicating behavior can easily spiral into drug or substance abuse type behavior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the chronic nature of persistent depressive disorder, coping\nwith depression symptoms is sometimes challenging. However, a combination of\ntalk therapy (psychotherapy) and medication is usually effective in treating\nthis condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper <a href=\"https:\/\/emeraldpsychiatry.com\/medication-management-services\/\">medication management<\/a> is a critical aspect of many mental health treatment programs. These programs include medical monitoring, reconciling medications as well as ensuring that patients <a href=\"https:\/\/emeraldpsychiatry.com\/medication-management-compliance-adherence-advice\/\">achieve beneficial outcomes<\/a> from their treatments. Patients need to understand any possible side effects and have a mental health professional monitor the program\u2019s safety and efficacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>For More Information:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about dysthymia or other behavioral health conditions, <a href=\"https:\/\/emeraldpsychiatry.com\/contact\/\">contact<\/a> the staff at Emerald Psychiatry &amp; TMS Center. Their <a href=\"https:\/\/emeraldpsychiatry.com\/\">psychiatry practice<\/a> is focused on providing experienced and professional treatment options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/emeraldpsychiatry.com\/depression-treatment\/about-emerald\/\">Emerald Psychiatry &amp; TMS Center<\/a> understand that they are here to serve the needs and concerns of their patients. By forming a trusting partnership with their patients, Emerald Psychiatry generates a comprehensive treatment plan that is customized to an individual\u2019s needs. 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