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2. Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
• Pangmatagalan at paulit-ulit na uri — tumatagal ng 2 taon o higit pa
• Ang mga sintomas ay hindi gaanong matindi ngunit laging nararamdaman; madalas ay malungkot o mabigat ang pakiramdam halos araw-araw, ngunit nakakagawa pa rin ng mga gawain
• Madalas maramdaman ng taong may ganito na: “Ganito lang talaga ang ugali o kalagayan ko”
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
• Long-term, chronic form — lasts 2 years or more
• Symptoms are milder but constant; you may feel “down most days” but still manage daily tasks
• Often leads to feeling “this is just how I am”