Dysthymia Depression comes in many different forms, one known as Dysthymia , also known as Persistent Depressive Disorder ( PDD ). Dysthymia is less severe and has fewer symptoms than  major depression . Although dysthymia is a milder form, symptoms can last for a long time, sometimes years. People suffering from dysthymia can also go through short periods of major depression . Dysthymia is less severe type of depression but nonetheless has long lasting effects on an individual. The symptoms are usually long terms but do not affect the day to day functioning of an individual as in the case of clinical depression. Some of the symptoms that individual suffer from are insomnia, poor appetite, low self esteem, irritability, low sex drive, feelings of hopelessness, and low fatigue or energy. However for an individual to be diagnosed with Dysthymia, the individuals will have to experience these symptoms for at least two years. Usually people who suffer from Dysthymia have a high risk of dev

Seasonal Depression On a bright sunny day, we feel energetic, exuberant and all set to take up our routine for the day but when the weather changes into dark, gloomy and cold ambiance, we often tend to feel lazy and wish to just sit back and relax. This happens because our body takes energy from sun-rays and functions in a much better way. Such mood swings are often considered normal and healthy but if an individual experiences severe mood change as and when the seasons change or especially when it goes on to winter, then the condition may be referred as seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder ( SAD ). What is Seasonal Depression Seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder is a typical type of depression and malaise that occur and reoccurs at the special time in the year. Normally, it happens to people during the short days of winter. People suffering from this disorder tend to feel great during summer and spring but highly cynical in the days of winter. During the

Atypical Depression Atypical Depression is characterized by mood fluctuation that is the ability to experience an improved mood as a response to positive events. People suffering from atypical depression will feel very depressed or a bit hopeful. This will depend on what sort of a situation they have faced recently. Their mood is likely to brighten quite a bit when eating out with friends, when they are watching a good movie, etc. However, when they happen to be alone once again, they are likely to sink back into the dark depths of depression. Atypical depression therefore is a kind of depression which is only a little different from major depression. Unlike major depression, the person suffering is able to experience at least some moments of elation and happiness. (See also ⇨  Different Types of Depression and Their Symptoms ) Symptoms of Atypical Depression Symptoms of atypical depression include oversleeping, weight gain, overeating and fatigue. In addition to the core symptoms o