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The Consequences of Having Persistent Depressive Disorder
Persistent depressive disorder causes more impairments to the patient’s life than major depression disorder due to its chronic nature. Patients with persistent depressive disorder tend to find it very difficult to work full time and participate in social activities due to physical and psychological troubles. Patients with persistent depressive disorder also have a higher probability of hospitalization and attempting suicide than patients with major depression disorder. Patients who suffer from the comorbidity of persistent depressive disorder and other disorders, endure the problems that are caused by both disorders which adds extra complications to their psychosocial functioning.
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Diagnostic Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition: Depressive Disorders
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Psychological Disorders that Can Co-occur with Persistent Depressive Disorder
Sub-types of Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
Persistent Depressive Disorder Specifiers
Sleep Studies on Persistent Depressive Disorder
The Consequences of Having Persistent Depressive Disorder
For the past three years, an individual has felt a persistent sense of sadness and emptiness. While they are still able to go to work and manage daily responsibilities, they often feel fatigued, have trouble concentrating, and struggle with feelings of hopelessness. They describe their mood as 'living under a gray cloud, but not a full-blown storm.' They have not experienced any periods of unusually elevated mood or energy. Based on the chronic nature and specific symptoms described, which diagnosis is the most appropriate?