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Re: Differnce between Dysthymia and Depression and » JadeKelly

Posted by azalea on October 30, 2008, at 21:31:57

In reply to Re: Differnce between Dysthymia and Depression and Tx, posted by JadeKelly on October 30, 2008, at 20:23:34

Double depression is episodes of major depression with dysthymia between episodes. Generally the major depression responds to antidepressants, but not a complete remission, leaving residual symptoms--dysthymia. It's also possible to have dysthymia without major depressive episodes.

> > Well it's been suggested that I have dysthymia vs depression. So what is the treatment for it. I do have a number of the symtoms as was a loner as a child and never happy except in bursts and always some minor type of anxiety til turned into panic at age 24 and now is just blah. Phillipa
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> Hi Phillipa, I've experienced both, dysthmia on and off for many years, and now atypical depression for two solid years. My feeling, having experienced both, is that you would KNOW if you were depressed.
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> Btw, I'm new and have enjoyed your posts for a long time! You are very kind to all. Therefore, I will not hold it against you that I havent received my welcome basket...
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> Best to you, Jade
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