DYSTHYMIA

SYMPTOMS

• Feeling of hopelessness
• Too little or too much sleep
• Low energy or fatigue
• Low self-esteem
• Poor appetite or over eating

TREATMENTS/CURES

• Medication
• Talk to someone you trust about how you are feeling
• Surround yourself with people who are caring and positive
• Avoid alcohol and illegal drugs
• Try to exercise regularly

PEOPLE WITH DYSTHYMIA

• People who have had depressive symptoms for years
• People that have depressive symptoms more days than not
• Zach Braff

IMPORTANT FACTS AND STATISTICS

• Increases risk of suicide
• It can last for years
• Affects 2% of Americans
• Linked to a lack of serotonin

REFERENCES

• Everydayhealth.com
• ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• dailymail.co.uk