Symptoms in Adults

- Loss of interest in daily activities

-Sadness or feeling down

-Hopelessness

-Tiredness and lack of energy

-Low self esteem

-Irritability

-Avoid social situations

-Poor appetite

-Sleep problems

Dysthymia Disorder

Symptoms in Children

In children Dysthymia sometimes goes along with ADHD and behavioural or learning disabilities and anxiety disorders.

Symptoms include:

- Irritability

-Behaviour problems

-Poor school performance

-Pessimistic attitude

-Poor social skills

-Low self esteem

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