Mary has been in a continual state of dysfunction that has kept her from feeling truly happy or well-adjusted. However, she has never had a full-blown depressive episode. Mary is most likely suffering from _____ disorder.

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Mary's symptoms match those of persistent depressive disorder, also known as dysthymia. This disorder involves chronic but less severe symptoms of depression than major depressive disorder, without the presence of a full-blown depressive episode. The other options, cyclothymic and bipolar disorders, involve cycling between periods of depression and mania/hypomania. Major depressive disorder involves at least one episode of severe depression with marked impairment in functioning.

Mary Has Been in a Continual State of Dysfunction That