Things Everyone Should Know About Dysthymic Disorder

Can Be Triggered By Life Events

There's research indicating dysthymic disorder can be triggered by life events. The same is true of major depression. Persistent depression, major depression, and generalized anxiety can be brought on by life events. In some cases, they may resolve as life circumstances resolve. For example, if the depression is brought on by financial problems, individuals may find their symptoms lessening when they're in a better financial place. Similarly, if depression is brought on due to the death of a loved one, individuals may find that their symptoms abate as they work through their grief, process the loss, and move on. But in other cases, the depression will continue long after the life event has resolved itself. Research also shows high stress can trigger dysthymic disorder.

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