dysthymia
pronunciation
How to pronounce dysthymia in British English:
UK [dɪs'θaɪmɪə]
How to pronounce dysthymia in American English:
US [dɪs'θaɪmiə]
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- Noun:
- mild chronic depression
Word Origin
Example
- 1. People with dysthymia may also experience one or more episodes of major depression during their lifetimes .
- 2. At one end is severe depression , above which is moderate depression and then mild low mood , which many people call " the blues " when it is short-lived but is termed " dysthymia " when it is chronic .
- 3. Bipolar disorder , also called manic-depressive illness , is not as common as major depression or dysthymia .
- 4. Pessimistic personality.people who have low self-esteem and a negative outlook are at higher risk of becoming depressed . These traits may actually be caused by low-level depression ( called dysthymia ) .