Marieke has dysthymic disorder while Jackie has major depressive disorder.How will the experiences of the two women differ?

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Dysthymic disorder is a long-term, chronic form of depression, therefore Marieke is likely to have longer-lasting symptoms of depression compared to Jackie who has major depressive disorder. Major depressive disorder typically involves episodic symptoms of depression that may recur over time but do not persist consistently like in dysthymic disorder. The severity of symptoms can vary greatly between individuals with either disorder and cannot be generalized.

Marieke Has Dysthymic Disorder While Jackie Has Major Depressive Disorder