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This form of depression lasts for a while, maybe even 2 years, and a person experiences this on and off. It doesn’t really go away completely but keeps coming back, even though it may not be in a severe form.

Doctors and therapists try different methods of treatment like group therapy and counseling before putting a person on to medication. Some people respond and can thus avoid antidepressants and medication, but if all else fails, the only option is to go for medication which is not really a permanent solution.

Chronic Depression Known As Dysthymia is not a severe illness, and does not keep you dysfunctional, but it exhibits itself in different forms, mainly lack of concentration, hopeless feelings regarding life, tendencies of taking one’s life and a complete lack of confidence. These feelings remain with a person daily and may last for long periods of time, even years. Although you can go on with your life, these sad feelings cramp you and make you feel that your life is worthless.

Dysthymia can occur at any stage of a person’s life – it is not restricted to any particular age group – it could affect both young and old alike. Since there are no visible symptoms that affect bodily functions, and a person is able to discharge his duties, it is extremely difficult to pinpoint. But, this condition cannot be neglected, as it will not go away by itself, so treatment has to be sought to set the condition right.

If the treatment is sought early, it will arrest the condition and prevent it from escalating into something so severe that it will have to be treated with anti-depressants and drugs which are very strong and may need to be continued almost permanently. Many doctors have come across cases that do not respond to treatment, but do not lose heart, as there are various other forms of treatment, and you can consult your physician who will be able to recommend a good therapist who will administer the care that you require.

The most important thing is to recognize that you are feeling low and that you do not seem to enjoy life, or tend to shy away from people because of a lack of confidence. You also need to assess the length of time that you have been feeling this way, and the symptoms that seem to be surfacing that is preventing you from leading a full life. Once this has been identified, then you can go on to the next step which is seeking the necessary help,

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