Persistent Depressive Disorder

Persistent depressive disorder refers to two depressive states. One is dysthymia, which is a low-level type of depression. The other is chronic major depression. Neither types of depression lift for a period of more than two years. You could have persistent depressive disorder if you have these symptoms:

• Eating too little or too much
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Having very little energy
• Feeling worthless
• Difficulty in concentrating or decision-making
• Feeling life is pointless