For the past three years, Emalyn has been feeling depressed nearly every day. She is still productive at work and participates in her regular hobbies, but cannot seem to shake the "blues." What disorder best characterizes Emalyn's mood?

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Dysthymic disorder, now known as persistent depressive disorder, is characterized by a chronic form of depression where the individual can function daily but feels consistently low or sad. Emalyn's symptoms of feeling depressed nearly every day for years but still being able to work and engage in hobbies align with this diagnosis. Major depressive disorder typically involves more severe symptoms that significantly impair one's ability to function in daily life. Minor depressive disorder and chronic despair disorder are not recognized diagnoses in standard diagnostic manuals like the DSM-5.

For the Past Three Years, Emalyn Has Been Feeling Depressed