Dysthymia refers to a condition in which an individual cycles between periods of depression and periods of mania.

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Dysthymia, now known as Persistent Depressive Disorder, is characterized by a long-term form of depression that is not as severe as major depression but involves a chronic feeling of sadness or loss of interest in life, without the periods of mania found in bipolar disorder.

Dysthymia Refers to a Condition in Which an Individual Cycles