There are many symptoms to dysthymic depression such as overeating, lack of appetite, difficulty sleeping or no sleeping, lack of energy, low self-esteem, and feeling hopeless. Preexisting medical condition or the …show more content…
Friends and Family are another way to help with depression because they are there to help through the rough times and are there for support. People who have dysthymic depression must often find ways to control stress and find the self- esteem deep down. Therapy is also a wonderful way for them to get help and be able to get away from the depression if family and friends are not there. Having a healthy lifestyle by watching your food intake and a good amount of exercise would also be an effective way to keep the depression under control.
Dysthymic depression can affect the everyday life in how you live by the way it makes you feel. But many people live day to day with this disease and are still able to live life, but they may have a difficult day or even a stressful night. They must keep their lives under control, take the medication as recommended, and don’t be afraid to ask their family or even friends for help and support when needed. With the disease being a long-term disease, many people will live with it for the rest of their lives, but the therapy, family, friends, and medication can make it to where their life’s can run