Which account of history and symptoms is most consistent with the diagnosis of dysthymia?

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Dysthymia is characterized by chronic depressive symptoms that last for at least 2 years but are not severe enough to meet criteria for major depression. The account in choice D is the only one that describes a prolonged period of depressive symptoms (3 years) along with other typical features of dysthymia such as poor concentration, anhedonia, low self-esteem, and indecision. The other choices describe more acute and severe symptoms that are not consistent with dysthymia.

Which Account of History and Symptoms Is Most Consistent with the Diagnosis