21. People with dysthymia are also prone to intermittent attacks of major depression, a condition called double depression. 22. The treatment of dysthymia is largely the same as for major depression, including antidepressant medications and psychotherapy. 23. The amygdala ( associated with processing negative emotions such as fear ) was more activated in dysthymia patients. 24. A study comparing healthy individuals to people with dysthymia indicates there are other biological indicators of the disorder. 25. In the DSM-5, dysthymia is relabeled as " Persistent Depressive Disorder ( Dysthymia ) ". 26. In the DSM-5, dysthymia is relabeled as " Persistent Depressive Disorder ( Dysthymia ) ". 27. Your condition may be a newly discovered form of depression called dysthymia , and it's totally treatable. 28. Research has shown that there is a high rate of co-morbidity with depression in children with dysthymia . 29. Other studies indicate that at least 6 percent of people, possibly many more, experience dysthymia at some time. 30. Stronger evidence supports the usefulness of antidepressants in the treatment of depression that is chronic ( dysthymia ) or severe.
