Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) | Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

[@kibblesnbits3174]

Got diagnosed with this yesterday by my therapist. It’s interesting learning what exactly is going on, especially since this has been my life as long as I can remember. I used to think it was normal to feel so depressed but realized maybe something was wrong when I started having my suicidal tendencies.

[@JacobandJean]

and what are the options that he she gave you?

[@kibblesnbits3174]

@@JacobandJean coping mechanisms. But the best solution with this disorder that she told me was therapy mixed with medication. Basically it’ll be a lifelong battle

[@JacobandJean]

@@kibblesnbits3174 sending you love 😍

[@maxmyers9700]

I say this with all love. Same

[@Xuhtig]

@@kibblesnbits3174 see and that's why I won't see someone. I don't need a pill cocktail and I'm already just living with it so why do I need to pay someone to tell me what I already know?

[@huffytun2340]

I got diagnosed with this yesterday by my Doctor. I had no idea that I even had it, I just thought that I was sad and tired and lazy all the time because I was just lazy. I always over criticized myself and had all the symptoms yet never thought to consider that I even had depression since I always saw it as something I would never have. Im still in shock about what this means for me and the rest of my life.

[@tones8675]

that’s what i’ve been feeling. i keep criticizing myself and assuming im just lazy

[@sameerdhalwani775]

U got diagnosed today. I dont know what to expect

[@tannergrinzel1835]

I show some signs of this

[@joshrodneyalex8464]

I was diagnosed with this same condition 2 years ago, and I also thought that I was just being lazy because I lack the energy to do something. I'm still struggling with this condition up until now to the point that it has affected my academic performance. Hugs to everyone who had to go through this.

[@hectorpina682]

51 years old and just got diagnosed with this. Its not fun but theres hope.

[@eliasj.363]

Right

[@mydogeatsjeans7216]

Never give up❤

[@AdamusIXIIIVIII]

I was diagnosed with this when I was 16. I avoided it for years. I’m 30 now. Seems it gets more and more difficult to ignore and try to be “normal”

[@somewhereoverit711]

I haven't been able to work for 3 years and have stayed inside.

[@Mrrichi536]

Read the Bible

[@zebruh2794]

@@Mrrichi536 go to school :)

[@Mrrichi536]

@@zebruh2794 God Bless You:(

[@harleyjay338]

i am in the exact same position, felt this way since since 17yo my father and both uncles passed away in a car accident and did not take it well , am now 31, desperately searching for help after years of seeing therapists,i always thought this is just how i am,

[@maxek46]

Been living with depression since I was 13. Now 35, diagnosed with this in 2016. Daily struggle to get through work, feel like a burden to everyone there.

[@themanager1980]

I am 40. I have a prestigious job with high salary. But I struggle to get through it. Do you have insomnia or trouble sleeping? I was like this since I was 11

[@johnywayne6892]

@@themanager1980 i controled this...but now i lost my job..and i am loosing control...getting suicidal thoughts...i dont know what to do

[@Uhoh11111]

How are you doing now? Has it gotten any better over the years?​@@johnywayne6892

[@yachinno]

I just got diagnosed a few days ago with this along with depression and will be following up with appointments in the depression clinic from where I am. Taking my meds daily too...It's always nice to learn about mental illnesses/psychology. I do have more things to bring up during my upcoming appointments since I missed them out during my first visit...I always thought I had depression but I didn't know I had dsythymia too...

[@marions.3657]

I think I always felt like there is dark cloud in my life, not matter how sunny in might seem it'S always there. sometimes it's all there is sometime it's just this grey sky, not particularly dark but without the sun.

[@BrentWalker999]

Spot on

[@marions.3657]

@@BrentWalker999 HEEYY SOMEBODY REATES HIGH FIVE LOL

[@shadowsetlover]

*high five* sad gang woot woot. I didn't know this wasn't normal until a few months ago.

[@marions.3657]

@@shadowsetlover woot woot my dude

[@rafhaelangeles9490]

skating on thin ice? thats how I think/feel about this

[@danbh84]

I’ve had this for 30 years Such a pain

[@Mrrichi536]

Read the Bible

[@danbh84]

@@Mrrichi536 god no

[@Mrrichi536]

I'm just replied you after the depression I had face. The Scriptures has the power to change mindset mediation of the bible changes the circumstances. Jesus Christ is the perfect healer of anything

[@danbh84]

@@Mrrichi536 im glad it worked for you

[@Mrrichi536]

Isaiah 61:1-10 Open the Bible and read it . There is a solution for the Depression. Will be praying you will come out of it in Jesus Christ Name. Amen

[@gregandmellissastephens166]

Had depression since tweens. Am 58 now. It has robbed me of my whole life. Haven't worked in 30 years. I'm either in bed, not necessarily asleep, or watching the clock til I can get back in bed. No friends. Self judgement keeps me from trying which I turn causes more judgement.

[@Alex11V]

Sorry to hear. Lots of love.

[@natashablessed410]

God loves you

[@rickihamilton3621]

sending you lots of love n support dear one

[@susing2809]

I can relate to this, life is not as it should be but the power is not in your hands

[@carryon5021]

Stay strong

[@GCAT01Living]

My favorite is when I'm in the middle of Double Depression and I know that when I "feel better" I still won't be happy.

[@GailOwens]

Very true. Some days even "so called good days", I still struggle to put one foot in front of the other.

[@ddude1212]

it's crazy how normal it can feel, but over the years i've come to realize that my definition of "i'm good" is VERY relative lmao. hang in there

[@maboroshi2550]

In early 2019, I got diagnosed with dysthymia. I have to take escitalopram during the day and clozapine before sleeping. I still have enough curiosity to understand what is happening inside of me... these low-hanging clouds that have been here since early 2010. Reading comments from other people - their stories unfolding in my screen - gives me hope... I am not alone.

[@user-Alhashemi]

If I ask you a question Do you feel these things? Something heavy on your chest something squeeze your heart Always wanting to cry The most important thing - you have in your brain whispers, words, files that open and fantasies that you cannot stop or stop, and even if you want to sleep, you cannot stop talking psychologically

[@SuperfluouX]

What's happening is that your brain chemistry is messed up like mine. All feelings are just chemicals inside our brains and they are not working properly.

[@27Zangle]

I've had this issue my whole life, coupled with major anxiety that is nearly life threatening, and ADD, I have found life to be difficult. It has been hard to have a family, raise kids, and hold a job or remain interested in a job. Not for a lack of wanting to work, but just being bored and finding that type of work useless to some compacity. However, kids need to eat and I do enjoy having a cup of coffee once in a while.

[@Biketherapy113]

skip that coffee it's bad for your anxiety i had to stop drinking it altogether. Hope you're well.

[@27Zangle]

​@@Biketherapy113 Well enough, lots of changes of course. I keep my caffeine to less than 120mg a day, some days even lower and always stop drinking anything with caffeine before noon.

[@area59films]

34 y.o. - suffered with what was misdiagnosed as “just a lot of trauma” and Major depressive disorder. My therapist just recently mentioned this and it seems so spot on. Not sure what to do from here but feels like a little relief

[@mydogeatsjeans7216]

I was diagnosed 27 years ago along with major depressive disorder., I'm 52 now. You're going to be okay. I promise ❤

[@justice04032]

I'm 63 I was diagnosed with persistent depression at age 30. I'm now taking 3 different antidepressants. I've seen many therapist whom have helped dispel my dark sense of reality, people, social interaction. I've always been underemployed and have had trouble holding jobs. I've not been able to maintain relationships for long. I've got persistent suicidal ideation. Life has been generally sad for me.

[@mannb1023]

[@harriedsloth4399]

Very similar story here - over 30 years since diagnosed, currently on 3 different meds for depression, lots of therapists over the years... though it sounds like your therapists were a lot more helpful than mine. It wrecks your life in every single way imaginable and then also some ways you couldn't imagine. Offing yourself is never an option because it just passes the pain to those you leave behind, which is wrong and evil. You just keep climbing that mountain, climbing, climbing, and try not to think about it too much or you'll think yourself into a hole that is even harder to climb out of.

[@tuuyeninhhoang5037]

My first diagnosis session ever I was told to have severe mdp but I know that depression has limited period whilst I had suffered all my life, so I insisted diagnosis again. Despite the hefty fee that a part-time working student like me could afford, that clinic refused to make my next appointment because I had lied on my family contact numbers and force me to give real relative contacts, who ironically are where my issues come from. I self diagnosed myself with the unjudgemental Internet 😊

[@umeaimen1953]

as a psychology student i really appreciate how you have explained everything and the mnemonics are really really helpful. moreover to everybody who is suffering with PMD , may you all be healthy and live happily without any of the psychotic disorders

[@XGreatBeastX]

Multiple scelorosis is the main key point for me here. Ms has lots of other side effects, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts so and so forth...

[@sammymoh8247]

Just got diagnosed with this after being diagnosed with depression for a long time(it was my first evaluation in a few years, I was diagnosed with normal depression when I was a preteen after I think a two month long episode at that point?? But it never stopped) I'm 17 now and just got my diagnosis updated to this because of how long my symptoms have been going on(my entire teenhood and part of my childhood) So now I'm just learning as much as i can about it,

[@maria-melek]

Me too except I'm 18. I began feeling depressed at the age of 11 though sometimes during my childhood I remember feeling bored and sad at times. But by middle school it got worse I began feeling extremely sad to the point where I couldn't ignore it anymore but at a certain point during that time I was experiencing insomnia and I would get moody every few weeks or months but it didn't last long. Freshman year I still felt depressed and hopeless but sophomore year till now has been hell. I feel like I might have major depression or maybe I get many major depressive episodes but I still feel hopeless, worthless, bored, empty/numb at times, irritable, agitated, depressed, anxious, can't really focus and I have nightmares most of the time or really weird dreams and my sleep is all over the place. I hate it, I hate that all I know or remember since my preteens to my young adulthood is this feeling. I am going to therapy and I also have to take medication. I'm really trying I try but I don't know why everytime I feel like I'm finally doing well it all goes south. Edit: I wish you the best and I hope you feel well soon or someday. Don't give up, dont lose hope. Keep trying. We are strong, we will win this war. If you feel alone don't be I understand how you feel and you have a friend :)

[@DrSyl]

Great idea, I think youtube is doing wonders for people to learn and understand their conditions so they're empowered when they discuss their conditions - wishing you the best!

[@thekingsdale2899]

I was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder at your age. im 25 now just lost my mother and were awaiting the autopsy and I know I have a depression disorder however I have yet to be diagnosed because of, of course the pandemic, but youtube has definitely helped me with figuring it out as they have in the past, I find comfort in helping people and making others feel good, so im looking to going to school (which IS important dont let anyone influence you otherwise like they tried with me..) to pursue a career in something that incorporates that. Im praying for you, young man, you should look to doing the same. You dont have to be religious to pray, prayer is just a form of meditation. Take time out to get on your knees, even if you have to close yourself off in your room and turn off the light and just. talk. For however long it takes think of something or someone and talk to them, it may surprise you. I promise you it works!

[@kibblesnbits3174]

How’s that medication going for you? I’m 25, just got diagnosed with PDD and recently started taking sertraline (type of Prozac). Haven’t felt anything yet

[@yyzx_6668]

@@maria-melek we are the same

[@Cluless02]

I am 64, been depressed since age 7. Sought help, throughout.

[@haendellmagalhaes6112]

I just can't be happy. I was diagnosed few weeks ago and it makes so much sense. nothing appeals to me. I hate living. been like that for years. I can't take it anymore. I don't know what to do to make it stop. I'm really really sad at the moment and I just wish I could be normal or happy. looking for help in videos. theray is not really working. also the meds. been taking them for years and years and the doses only get bigger and nothing happens. I really want to be happy and appreciate small things and laugh but I can't and I can't. sorry for throwing up all this is just that is so hard and I feel like no one actually cares. and is WAY harder for us (people with dysthymia) to make friends so yeah I don't really have anyone to talk to. anyway I just want help, or die. can't stand being sad anymore

[@portugueseego]

Hey! Hold on. I find videos do help. Change therapist. For some reason, I find Ruby Wax books help, even though reading is difficult due to lack of concentration. Please, let me know you are ok. Thank you.

[@haendellmagalhaes6112]

@@portugueseego hi I'm alive! thank you for your concern, that's very kind of you 💕💕 I'm kinda better now, it's a long way journey but I believe I'm low-key getting stronger, it's been 3 weeks now since i first felt better in years, it's actually surprising I've never been stable for so long. slowly getting out of it, amen! are you okay?

[@headman82]

I feel the same way

[@fistvan93]

I think I have this. Based on 2 comments from 2 significant friends I received today I digged deeper into this topic, ehy do they think I am depressed. Suddenly all makes sense how I feel sometimes, that I am just not happy since years, am not my real self and how depression builds barriers around me, my thought-process self-sabotages me. Decision-making is really hard with this condition and it makes a lot of sense how I never seize opportunities and have the feeling, that I am not living my life, just the shadow of it. The lack of concentration I always thought was Adhd, yet now I know. Although I've been in therapy for over one year, I need medical treatment as well to cope with this.

[@theocritus2677]

I'm diagnosed with dysthymia and what you described is exactly how I feel, actually I went to a psychologist for adhd which I thought I have since some of the symptoms are similar, turns out it's dysthymia and I'm on meds for more than 6 months now

[@strawwberryyy]

I have this disorder and it's terrible

[@alysondraper3221]

I’m a PsyD student. I’m grateful for the time you spent making your videos and sharing your knowledge. They’ve really helped me review. Thank you very much.

[@michaelrauch8629]

I go diagnosed with dysthymia when I was 22 and I have type two bipolar and and anxiety. I've had major depressive episodes too. Life's fun that way

[@AyeshaKhan-dx6et]

Bless you. Can I ask, is it possible to have pdd and bipolar at the same time?

[@michaelrauch8629]

@@AyeshaKhan-dx6et My dr says yes so I guess so

[@AyeshaKhan-dx6et]

@@michaelrauch8629 bless you are you ok? You just confirmed what I suspect of my fiance. His father is bipolar and he himself has had depression for 3 4 years now. I knew it from our first meeting last year but it took him a whole year to admit it. You'll be okay. Here if you wanna chat. 💖

[@michaelrauch8629]

@@AyeshaKhan-dx6et I wasn't for a long while but I'm OK now. Thsnk you deeply

[@amsalupetros6422]

4th-year medical student and watching this video motivates me to read more

[@prajwalnaik913]

i am also 3rd year mbbs..feels drowsy while reading what to do ?

[@michaelperez265]

I dont feel depressed i am depressed cant seem to be able to tolerate it anymore suicide sometimes feels like a great option but idont have the balls to do it let alone give up so here i am in a never ending war all i n my head

[@SuperfluouX]

bro, psylocibin shrooms can help you balance the brain chemistry, if you add therapy to that you should be fine in a couple years, I have double depression and I have tried this and helped me for about 4 months, I gotta do it again cause the effect goes away. But it has been the only time when I felt normal in my life and I had full control over my brain.

[@Alex11V]

@@SuperfluouX death is preferable

[@obelysk4209]

I was diagnosed at 13 with deep depression episodes on top of dysthymia and had suffered since my first memory puberty was so bad and I didn't level off till my mid 20s but still had episodes of deep depression by my mid 30s I have learned to deal without meds but getting diagnosed with adhd inattentive at 38 and starting adderall has changed my life and my pdd and gad have diminished so much

[@Naxzgul23]

How do we differentiate this disorder from having just a natural reaction to the horror-show that is reality?

[@legitlyspelunking]

For PDD the symptoms need to impair your ability to complete daily functions (getting out of bed, work, hobbies, social life) and last for an extended period of time

[@bigalcapo1ve]

@@skunkkakk4688i literally have both 💀

[@Demiurgos001]

​@@legitlyspelunking I can without a doubt, say I have all these problems.

[@legit7801]

Been like this for 3 years nothing is internesting i have no hobby at all everything is boring in my eyes. 2:40 and all those match in perf

[@legit7801]

5.09 and all those

[@abdullahkhan-ih8pc]

4 years same we will win

[@vanorianluzzennoelle9698]

Same I have dysthymia for about 4 years now

[@benjaminrobinson3104]

i'm 25 and it's great to know that this will never end and the only way out is death. i used to think that it would get better, but it's only gotten worse. all i want is to not exist

[@priyadharshinivijayan2336]

It gets even worse after failed attempts am 31 now and nothing helps dono how it feels like to be normal or happy i dont know when i was happy last time

[@haitiankid9456]

Thanfully the end of the world is happening soon

[@Alex11V]

Please speak to my I really have nobody. Trying TMS, ECT, antidepressents... No betterment. I am 21 and I see only one option left but i will went wait some time. Are you doing any better? Lots of love from a spaniard.

[@benjaminrobinson3104]

@@Alex11V Much love from Florida man. I don't blame you for considering that option. I can relate 100% to what you're feeling. Most of my days are spent looking for reasons to live. I've tried a few different antidepressants too. They've kept me more stable, but the existential dread that comes with having clinical depression/anxiety is still unbearable sometimes. All I suggest is that since you're 21, there are likely alternative treatments that you haven't tried. You have lots of time to explore your options. Your happiness matters brother, and you owe it to yourself to find what works best. Don't give up yet.

[@Alex11V]

@@benjaminrobinson3104 thanks friend

[@SkinCareLuver]

I know this video is old but I've been depressed constantly everyday for almost a year or two after the pandemic. It happened after my medication (Klonopin) stopped working, I caught pnemonia plus covid the year after. I ended up in the hospital for pnemonia my 38th birthday so last year and have been ruined ever since. I haven't been able to get a good job after graduating college due to benzodiazepines ruining my life so I feel like since I am going to turn 40 in another year and month after this year nothing is important. My life feels like nothing is important and nothing is worth it. My life feels pointless. I don't know what to do at this point but trying to hold myself up and keep moving forward is causing me more stress and anxiety in my life.

[@kellybragg2068]

I'm struggling. You can reach out to me if you like. I'm looking for someone who understands what I'm going through so we can help each other. I just find it very lonely. I promise I'm not a weirdo. I'm actually quite normal. Just sad. 😢

[@jonathanberry9502]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 📋 *Introduction to Persistent Depressive Disorder* - Overview of persistent depressive disorder (previously known as dysthymia). - Duration and key characteristics of persistent depressive disorder. - Epidemiology and prevalence statistics. 00:27 📊 *Risk Factors for Persistent Depressive Disorder* - Family history of depressive disorders as a significant risk factor. - Influence of past traumatic life experiences. - Negative personality traits and history of other psychiatric disorders as contributors. 02:37 🧠 *Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnostic Criteria* - Detailed examination of DSM-5 criteria for persistent depressive disorder. - Criteria A: Duration and nature of depressed mood. - Criteria B: Associated symptoms including appetite changes, sleep disturbances, and feelings of hopelessness. 05:22 🚫 *Exclusion Criteria and Other Considerations* - Distinguishing persistent depressive disorder from other psychiatric disorders. - Exclusion criteria including manic episodes, other medical conditions, and substance-related causes. - Importance of clinically significant distress or impairment for diagnosis. 08:27 🧩 *Mnemonic for Diagnostic Criteria* - Introduction to the mnemonic "HE'S TOO SAD" for easier recall of criteria A and B. - Breakdown of mnemonic components: Hopelessness, Energy loss, Self-esteem, Time frame, Sleep disturbances, Appetite changes, and Decision making. 10:06 📌 *Specifiers and Variants of Persistent Depressive Disorder* - Various specifiers including anxious distress, mixed features, peripartum onset, and early or late onset. - Differentiating between pure dysthymic syndrome and persistent depressive episode. 12:24 💡 *Treatment Approaches for Persistent Depressive Disorder* - Initial steps of psychoeducation for patients. - Psychological treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy. - Pharmacological therapies including SSRIs, TCAs, and combination therapies for better outcomes. Made with HARPA AI

[@pvmchrisy]

imaging being born like me, ADHD, dysthymia, generalized anxiety disorder, BPD and psychopathic traits lack of emotions and empathy. fucking hate my life

[@pvmchrisy]

@Lame Duck thanks man that really does help me feel a little more at ease about the whole thing. i appreciate your reply, from another random guy on the internet. good luck too you too

[@walterwhite7468]

hey. i’m proud of you. keep swimming and good luck

[@biancalogan5640]

you’ve got this ❤️

[@MSYNGWIE12]

Hi from Girl, Interrupted, I won't say " cheer up" I hate people trying to pluck me up- if you read about these disorders esp BPD they over lap. Borderline was gleaned from shrinks not being able to stick us under any other label and one very savvy one said to me, labels belong on jars not people. I have dysthymia and have had several psychotic breaks and been hospitalized. I am not nor I guess are you, a psychopath- anger issues are common with BPD and I have always had trouble concentrating yet got through university and made the Dean's List. The difference between me and my friends was I had to go part time ( I come from a very abusive background including sexual, maybe you do too) - I hope you have seen more than 1 doctor, sometimes you need too AND READ- don't let any doctor take control- I did and he sexually yes! All the way abused me. Read the novel, Girl Interrupted, it might help no matter your age or sex. You will see really sick people who probably won't be functional but more importantly the differentiation in these labels. THE SANEST people have moods- my sister in law took a BPD quiz and had lots of the criteria and freaked. I will also suggest you check out ALL THE NEW MEDS. Dr. Tracy ? On you tube mentioned a nasal spray, oxytocin, a hormone which induces calmness- when I see my doctor tomorrow I am asking if it is available in Canada. Can you work? If you can't in Canada you can get a disability pension for life and you can earn some money on the side. I am currently doing nothing because of something like fibromyalgia BUT I urge you if you don't slave for the man, do volunteer work- it might be hard to get motivated but it helps. Volunteer jobs don't expect perfection and there are always grateful folks- I don't mean to sound like Pollyanna, I know how suicidal feelings can get into your head and feelings of why me? When I discovered what my psychiatrist had really been doing to me and had to go to court I fell apart and only some good professors and friends and a lawyer got me through. Good luck. You do have many labels but remember overlap- and some great men and women who accomplished much, were less than normal, whatever that is. Namaste, Z

[@pvmchrisy]

@@MSYNGWIE12 thank you for your reply and time

[@soundhealingbygene]

Been dealing with this since 2012 when I had a traumatic brain injury. Been going to therapy since 2015

[@jh3142]

I've been ill since I was 13/14. I'm now 35. I've tried everything but have had to come to accept that this is me. Which makes me even more depressed. I still function and take meds but I'm always sad. It's like living in a permanent torture chamber that is my own mind.

[@justmadeit2]

To anyone reading this who has depression, I really hope that we all find peace in our lives and can one day make sense of the madness that is depression, whatever the cause. I’m 49 and things have been rough recently to say the least

[@AleFacchini]

Best video made on internet about depression

[@Mas-cj9mi]

Thank you ! It really helped me to understand this subject

[@hooliganccc5117]

I'm 19 and I have stopped talking to all 'friends' and family it all started when I was around 16 I just stopped doing things I have no motivation Im lazy I can't talk to anyone without judging myself and getting anxiety and I feel hopeless all the time I turn 20 this year and I dread my birthday I feel like I'm already old and have wasted my life away

[@jaymesyounger1173]

This is how I felt at your age. I did not get help until I was 32. I am now 54. I hope you get help ASAP. The longer you wait, the more difficult it gets.

[@teahgurl]

I need to find a doctor bc I think I have this and have for years. It’s affected my life terribly and I just need answers.

[@mig7290]

I can't really work out if I've had it exactly or not my head is so foggy. I think I have but I've had situational stuff too and perhaps medical conditions such as thyroid and low testosterone.

[@aldermanswe392]

Thank you for this. ❤️

[@Skerriie]

hmm after quite a few sessions with my therapist she’s giving my a “diagnostic” (not an official one btw) for persistent depressive disorder and social anxiety disorder. And I don’t know how to feel about this. Should I feel worried ? Am I gonna be okay? Will the feeling ever go away? Am I gonna be miserable for the rest of my life ? Will I even get to live life before it takes my life ? And why me? Can I be anyone else but me?

[@peskyparttimers8239]

Yep, must have had this since primary school days, brought on by bullying and having a dreadful time as a kid, 51 now. Been on various meds over the years none of which really helped. Life consists of sleeping, trying to sleep and sitting in a chair waiting for bedtime to come around again. No friends, no hobbies, no work, all gone even further downhill since covid. "I should talk about it" but in reality nobody really gives a rats arse! and I should just "man up" and get on with it.

[@p0telien277]

Hey Pesky Part timers, I know this was 2 months ago, but I hope you're doing better than how you were doing when you wrote this. I think you are strong for having made it this far, especially having gone through what you've gone through, for having even put yourself out there, asking for help. It is terribly unfortunate that the meds you've tried in the past did not help. Talking about it actually helps a lot, at least from my experience, and I just wanted to let you know that there are people who care. Professionals out there who are passionate and committed to giving you the support you deserve. Of course, it's not for everyone. People also journal to help let it out and process. I know this is unasked advice, so i won't say too much more. There's no such thing as "man up." Life is fucking hard. It's just important to recognize the strength you have and the few good things that exist in your day... like maybe the sun feels comforting today. And it's hard. It's really hard. Dealing with all this, sometimes the most we can do is brush our teeth and that's okay. I just wanted to let you know, I see you.

[@borderline_sunshine]

Idk if I have it, depression runs in my family and I've had depressive symptoms since I was 12. But basically, i have periods of time where i have severe depression and it can last 2 days to 3 weeks or 2 months but after that I'm completely fine but then after a while I have another period of time where I am severely depressed and it's been like this for years. I'm 16 now. It gets so bad I have suicidal thoughts and self harm urges and intrusive thoughts and I'm having bad thoughts non stop and last time I had it I even tried to self sabotage and make all my friends dislike me. I don't know how long the gaps are between the time between each state of depression. I fit all but 1 of the Criteria B too

[@michaelperez265]

I just feel lost lonely and like no matter how hard i try i get fucked over get treated the worst get the short end of the stick depression is killin me slowly but surely

[@obelysk4209]

Fun fact I have lack of appetite and overeating episodes i also have hypersomnia and insomnia both i have different meds for and I'm 38 and have never not felt depressed all day everyday even when I sleep and in my dreams however I came to terms with the fact I have a chemical deficiency in my brain a long time ago and just learned to live with it weed helps alot but for me I can never have close personal relationships with people who aren't my family and even then its difficult I don't really know what the point of this run on paragraph is but for any one out there suffering especially young people it definitely gets better

[@ua1000ua]

We need to go back to the days when everyone cares about each other, kids hanging out with each other on the street bicycling, parents and adult hanging out with each other on the balcony having fun with neighbors. These disorders are modestly due to loneliness. How do you feel when you have people you like around you? Imagine taking a trip to the good ol days, i miss home . Where people can relate with each other, Neighbour are like family, and the streets are safe for the kids to play.

[@cclepew]

The good old days when nobody talked about mental illness and passed it (through heredity and/or modeled behavior) on to the next generations. Sounds great. We're trying to end generational trauma, not perpetuate it.

[@roche8395]

Got diagnosed with this today and I’m literally soo damaged

[@sameerdhalwani775]

I got diagnosed today

[@stephensmith3184]

I'm just recently learning this and I think I'm pegged but honestly if I had two months of not dealing with this the 10 I would probably be on my way out because I used to be such an amazingly positive person I came from a drug addiction of watching people die 2 a level that a lot of people that I know never even get to achieve I met an amazing woman and heading in a great relationship over four years and we had a child and then she left and now I'm here going to work everyday paying the bills that I have to being socially accepted good I can't find myself able to bring myself out of my house for any other reason what is the days I can't sleep there's the weekends that I sleep the whole weekend I'm just not comfortable was anything and I'm mad at myself for it because I don't know why I feel this way!

[@lakicroft]

“…realign your life toward getting done what reality sends that needs doing. In other words we advise you to focus more on purposeful behavior. Let the feelings take care of themselves. What I think you will find is that when you get good at doing what needs doing in your life, the feelings stop giving you such trouble. And even if your feelings become troublesome, when you are involved in constructive activity, they remain in perspective. Feelings cease to be the whole show.” (David Reynolds, A Handbook for Constructive Living)

[@maxmyers9700]

With all love. Same

[@angelbarrett4477]

How are you doing now? I hope you're having some good days.

[@kaydenbradway6961]

I got diagnosed with this not too long ago and have been experiencing this for 6 years, but i don't think its the right diagnosis because i have had what appear to be a hypomanic episode, well several, and i am scared to tell my therapist because i don't want to end up diagnosed with anything like bipolar or cyclothymic disorder etc. and i have been seeing her for other reasons as well but we've been working on my depression for a while now to no prevail and i don't know how to tell her i think i need something more

[@arfworks.]

I was recently diagnose with this but i tried to make sure i actually had been in depress mood for the last 2 years or not? I legit cant remember😭. I remembrr first feeling suicidal thought last 3 years but idk if i was depressed most of the time since then. Been trying to reach for my friends at that time to ask but i dont have much friend tbh.

[@user-Alhashemi]

If I ask you a question Do you feel these things? Something heavy on your chest something squeeze your heart Always wanting to cry The most important thing - you have in your brain whispers, words, files that open and fantasies that you cannot stop or stop, and even if you want to sleep, you cannot stop talking psychologically

[@bogbog]

Damn, HE'S 2 SAD In all seriousness, I've never been to a psychiatrist so I have no idea if I have these disorders or not. And also I feel like the reason why I feel like I might have this might be because I'm an asshole and I want to justify my asshole behavior. I don't feel sad at all to be honest.. at least most of the time. I just don't feel productive at all. And I don't have many of the problems others have in my personal day-to-day life like not being able to clean my room or myself. Or not being attentive enough. I was depressed maybe until 2 years back. But then I started to focus on my job and I made good progress. During the time I didn't feel depressed. I decided that I will take my job as the one thing that I will be serious about in my life. But 4 months back I lost my job (my fault) And I haven't been able to find a job despite the fact that I have applied for at least a 100 jobs by now. Now being 30 years old, I basically lay on my bed the whole day looking at my phone watching KZbin and movies. My parents make me feel like I'm walking on eggshells all the time, And that everything that has happened to me in my life was my fault despite the fact that they have been in legal and financial trouble for nearing 18 years now. And one might think why that would affect me. I understand. It's affected me because I had to take out loans to help my family out. I had to show up for court hearings since I was 22 years old because my father is a white collar criminal. I had to bail him out number of times, And for every single time that money came from loans under my name. I had to visit him at prison many many times. I had to be embarrassed by my neighbors and everyone I knew because my father skipped bail twice and the police surrounded our home twice to arrest him. I have lived in 18 houses for the 30 years I've been alive. Because for many years we weren't able to pay rent. I was homeless for 2 months. During this time I would leave work like usual and hang around at malls or somewhere else just so I can come back to office when everyone leaves and sleep. And in the morning I would leave and come back like I was coming from home. And despite all this that had happened to me in my life, I'm confused if all of it was my fault. Because my parents had made it very confusing to me. I'm really not sure. I know that you can't have stuff like this happening to you and still expect to be the same innocent and undamaged person. But maybe I would not have been affected by these things if I was a different person.

[@Leonighto]

I have had manic episodes and still have but the rest is almost 1to1, with the B symptomps i literally have all 6/ more cuz i do overeat but sometime i heavily undereat as an example

[@t75kab11]

Whatever you wanna call it, it sucks. All my life, medication , therapy, positive everything. Doesn't matter, it's ALWAYS there.

[@bellinthetree8949]

I have suffered from this (undiagnosed) most of my adult life. I am 81, tick all the boxes, and really don’t know what the point is now in going on living.

[@ThomasBusby]

How you doing mate? Hanging in there?

[@john1boggity56]

❤

[@michaelrosenstock9187]

My friend has this and wanted to see how can I help

[@jsv07018]

I am confused about the delusional disorder in criteria F. Can you elaborate on why delusional disorder has to be taken out?

[@bibsp3556]

Im 33 and dont remember what joy feels like. Im just pretending. Cant wait to finally get the balls to do what i want to

[@sandraparedes-trujillo3764]

You are not alone. Many people are going through this. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for help. Call 988 for mental health resources :)

[@harriedsloth4399]

There is always a better decision than the one you are implying. Even if that decision involves telling somebody off on a KZbin thread. I've dealt with sue aside all (outsmarting the stupid censor bot) ideations for over three decades and have come to this realization. There is always a better decision.

[@klokesh7079]

Iam suffering dysthymia please best antidepressant to treatment tell me please

[@jkkfkg]

Mirtazepine helps me.

[@Pete...NoNotThatOne]

You really have to talk to your therapist, different meds can affect people in different ways. Your therapist will be able to recommend, or in some cases, not prescribe anything if they feel that’s better.

[@Yashtcm]

The best one is the one your psychiatrist prescribes to you. You have to be evaluated first so that your doctor can prescribe the right medication based on your symptoms.

[@priyankgusain6873]

@@Yashtcm WHAT ARE MEDICATION FOR SCZHNOPHERNIA AND PTSD..WITH BPD.

[@priyankgusain6873]

COLLOZOPINE OR BENDOZIPINE IS BEST FOR ..IT..WITH PROPANOL WHICH I AM GETTING

[@BJKage]

I am autistic, basicaly was born with depression. First time wanted to kill myself when I was 12. Now (about 10 years) I have fantastic psychiatrist, he has saved my life. Yeah I am taking some heavy duty pills, but I am European, so it´s not that big of a deal. Also recently lost a job and I still cope, somehow. He is really great doctor.

[@adogslifeoutdoors4909]

Army diagnosed me in 2006, I feel that it just keeps getting worse.

[@demonhinatu]

I have all 6 in the B. Category. I didn’t know this was a thing.

[@TheDkpat99j]

Do bhramari pranayama for 15 minutes 3 times a day.

[@blueturtle111]

Taking sertraline and sleeping aids rn ksksks just got diagnosed a while ago

[@omarsyr9203]

I've been taking Sertraline for over 2 months, nothing has changed at all.

[@Drikkerbadevand]

I suspect I have this as I haven't spoken to a professional and frankly don't care about any label or diagnosis that's put on me. I was searching around on the internet because I have always had this sense of melancholy follow me around my whole life. I don't know where it's come from but it has just always been there. I am never excited about anything, or particularly interested in anything. I do have hobbies that are OK but I have to force most if not all of them.. It's actually how I'd describe my general perception of life.. a shrug on the shoulders and a "I guess I can't complain".. Never anything amazing.. I have NEVER been enticed by the thought of vacations or travelling, so the times I have went was with family.

[@lavanyagorre179]

Txs

[@xyoungdipsetx]

Can this be cured? Can someone get better from this? I suffer from this. I struggle to do anything and I can’t get up and struggle to get anything done.

[@theocritus2677]

I'm on meds for more than 6 months now and honestly I didn't feel any difference after taking them this long, I still suffered as much as I was and it made me think that it's something incurable and you just need to live with it (until you can't bear it anymore).

[@bigalcapo1ve]

@Ather0nlinereal

[@techfest2359]

1.Physical excercises like Running,Jogging. 2.Breathing excercise Pranayama. 3.Atleast 1 hours Meditation. You will be free from Depression.

[@SamyasaSwi]

Don't come here with that nonsense. It's so fucking disrespectful. There aren't any simple steps that magically work for everybody.

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

👏👏

[@madhukhalid]

I need help

[@abdullahkhan-ih8pc]

Yes bro

[@YassirAcharki]

Me too

[@Mentalmathclass]

Please seek a good therapist, friends, some support group. You’re not alone

[@Mentalmathclass]

It does get better, trust me

[@mikesmith6594]

Dealing with narcissistic entitled individuals and gaslighting can give you depression, anxiety issues, low self esteem.

[@headman82]

Got diagnosed with Dysthymia and Asperger’s aka autism spectrum disorder in 2013 at 25. I just feel like it’s only a matter of time before I commit suicide. I don’t believe I can be cured of my dysthymia.

[@Mentalmathclass]

Of course you can. I feel 150% better than how I felt when I was a teen, I def still have it but I have learned to deal with it so much better. Please have some faith

[@i336tt9]

@@Mentalmathclass How did things get better for you? I need some faith too

[@shivanichhabra1166]

Aapka confidence dekh ke mujhe Pura Vishwas hai ki Mera depression khatam ho jayega or sath ma planet Ayurveda ka ASHWAGANDHA medicine use krungi isse mera depression jaldi khatam ho jayega..

[@i336tt9]

Is there anyone who has overcome dysthymia?

[@paulmurillo4991]

I take medication and see a psychologist! Made the world of a difference. I can finally feel emotions and enjoy my life ❤

[@i336tt9]

@@paulmurillo4991 Great to hear, what medication are you taking?

[@nienem9588]

Remeron

[@gani2an1]

lots of depressed people around. Has anyone ever considered ayahuasca? These problems people have need extreme treatments. And from what i see ayahuasca works more than it does not.

[@iamkitty98]

Sounds like my whole personality lmao

[@whenyousmileismiletoo5419]

theres no hope for my life

[@GSquid92]

I got diagnosed with this but I got it for no reason

[@hugo54758]

It's been 7 months since I was ok

[@lakicroft]

You're gonna be ok, trust me :)

[@lilym6958]

This has just started for me I just want to feel like myself again

[@lakicroft]

@@lilym6958 This is a part of who you are. Don't try to deny and embrace it

[@lilym6958]

@@lakicroft that's what I've been doing and I've been starting to feel better because of it ... today is the first day I've felt normal in a long time.

[@youknowwhoiam9474]

4 1/2 years for me i feel you✋

[@kellybragg2068]

Homelessness😢

[@chrisbrowder771]

I'm fucked

[@Nocomment1]

Can someone have this condition for their entire life?

[@Irawry0u]

Yes

[@tomblah6399]

yes, i got this almost all my life. Im 40. All my life I thought that I was just like that. Because of my depression I went doctor this year. I got double depression.

[@Nocomment1]

Tom H Thanks for sharing. Have you started feeling better? I am assuming the Dr gave you something or maybe therapy etc

[@Surfergirl0711]

@@tomblah6399 Same for me, I always thought I'm just a melancholic person. I'm 37 and have struggled with feeling like this for at least 30yrs...I'm not on medication- but maybe that's because I live in Germany?!

[@tomblah6399]

@@Nocomment1 dr gave me something plus therapy. Actually I've just started my therapy and pills. Generally speaking, before that I felt worse, loosing control etc

[@joystickjonjo]

Sounds pointless

[@Bandana334]

what do you mean

[@jaco1368]

Worst is that there is no one to talk…

[@hugo54758]

I'm so fucked

[@BreakingBadFan420]

had this since I was 11, it’s genetic. I’m starting to consider actually committing unalivement lmao

[@judithlight1111]

I hope you don't consider suicide 🌟

[@existence.5806]

Genetic? Really??

[@BreakingBadFan420]

@@existence.5806 it’s absolutely hereditary.

[@Big_Dip1]

I dont need a medical term to explain being depressed this long. Im 35. I just feel horrible all the time. No health insurance. Lol ill be lucky to make it through my 40s lol life is a complete and total joke

[@mehulrajgor6441]

Got diagnosed with this an hour a ago🥲