Double Depression: Some people have a chronic but less severe form of depression, called dysthymic disorder, which is diagnosed when depressed mood persists ... more about Double Depression.
Double Depression: Double depression occurs when someone with dysthymia experiences an episode of major depression. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Double Depression is available below.
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Some people have a chronic but less severe form of depression, called dysthymic disorder, which is diagnosed when depressed mood persists for at least 2 years (1 year in children) and is accompanied by at least 2 other symptoms of depression. Many people with dysthymia develop major depressive episodes. (Source: excerpt from The Invisible Disease Depression: NIMH)
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