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    Characteri Stics MDD Dysthymic Disorder

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    Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized by a sudden onset of severe depression that lasts for at least two weeks, while dysthymic disorder involves chronic, milder but long-lasting depressive symptoms for two or more years. MDD causes extreme sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite and sleep, difficulty concentrating, and possible suicidal thoughts. Dysthymic disorder results in consistent low mood with less severe symptoms like low self-esteem, changes in appetite, and difficulty concentrating. Treatment for MDD may require hospitalization, whereas dysthymic disorder is usually treated through outpatient care.

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    Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized by a sudden onset of severe depression that lasts for at least two weeks, while dysthymic disorder involves chronic, milder but long-lasting depressive symptoms for two or more years. MDD causes extreme sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite and sleep, difficulty concentrating, and possible suicidal thoughts. Dysthymic disorder results in consistent low mood with less severe symptoms like low self-esteem, changes in appetite, and difficulty concentrating. Treatment for MDD may require hospitalization, whereas dysthymic disorder is usually treated through outpatient care.

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    Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized by a sudden onset of severe depression that lasts for at least two weeks, while dysthymic disorder involves chronic, milder but long-lasting depressive symptoms for two or more years. MDD causes extreme sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite and sleep, difficulty concentrating, and possible suicidal thoughts. Dysthymic disorder results in consistent low mood with less severe symptoms like low self-esteem, changes in appetite, and difficulty concentrating. Treatment for MDD may require hospitalization, whereas dysthymic disorder is usually treated through outpatient care.

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    Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized by a sudden onset of severe depression that lasts for at least two weeks, while dysthymic disorder involves chronic, milder but long-lasting depressive symptoms for two or more years. MDD causes extreme sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite and sleep, difficulty concentrating, and possible suicidal thoughts. Dysthymic disorder results in consistent low mood with less severe symptoms like low self-esteem, changes in appetite, and difficulty concentrating. Treatment for MDD may require hospitalization, whereas dysthymic disorder is usually treated through outpatient care.

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    MDD Dysthymic Disorder

    Characteri
    stics
    MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) Dysthymia Depressive Disorder

    Chronic depressive state.


    Sudden depressive state.

    Onset It is generally milder compared to MDD and are more endur


    Depression is present and significant most
    ing. A person who suffers with this disorder does not exhibi
    of the day.
    t the depressive symptoms every day.

    Extreme depression is manifested for a mi


    nimum of two weeks. This type of depress
    ive disorder is sub-divided into: Consistent depression is exhibited by a person most of the d
    Duration ays, for a period of two years. If left without any psychother
    Depressive Disorder Single Episode apy, dysthymia can progress to MDD which is more severe.

    Depressive Disorder Recurrent Episodes

    The major indicator of MDD is noticeable


    in person who has lost interest to live and
    decline interest in activities of daily livin
    g.

    Sleeplessness or oversleeping Signs and symptoms of this disorder can cause distress, but
    are not severe compared to that of MDD.
    Fatigue or loss of energy
    Change in eating habits, usually decrease or increase in app
    Difficulty in concentrating etite
    Signs and S
    ymptoms
    Unable to make sane decisions Sleeplessness or oversleeping

    Suicidal thoughts Low self-esteem accompanied by hopelessness

    Feelings of guilt, resentment, worthlessne Difficulty concentrating and making decisions


    ss and

    Extreme sadness and emptiness

    Very low self-esteem

    The need f
    Person with MDD needs inpatient care to
    or facility o In most cases, outpatient care is more commonly rendered t
    prevent suicidal tendencies and ensure saf
    r hospital c o persons having this disorder.
    ety.
    are

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