Jack has experienced recurrent episodes of major depressive disorder.In the intervals between the episodes, he does not seem to return to "normal." In fact, during those periods, he has been diagnosed as dysthymic.What condition does Jack most likely have?

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Jack most likely has double depression, which is characterized by the presence of both major depressive episodes and periods of dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder) where the individual does not return to a normal mood in between major depressive episodes.

Jack Has Experienced Recurrent Episodes of Major Depressive Disorder