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Dysthymia
Dysthymia is one of the two main forms of clinical depression. It typically has fewer or less severe symptoms than major depression, but it lasts longer.
Dysthymia is Greek for “ill humor” - pertaining to a disagreeable form of the fluids (known as Humors to the Greeks) that were thought to determine our health.
Dysthymia is defined as a depressed mood for the majority of time for at least two years, along with at least two of the following symptoms:
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Feeling inadequate
- Poor concentration
- Low energy
- Insomnia
- Poor appetite or overeating
Also known as Persistent Depressive Disorder, it differs mainly from Major Depressive Disorder by less severe, but longer lasting symptoms.
Both conditions have many symptoms in common and may also have very similar medical causes which can include:
- Thyroid and parathyroid gland imbalances
- Reproductive hormone imbalances (PMS, menopause)
- Nutrient deficiencies (Iron, B12, vitamin D, to name a few)
- Insomnia (adrenal hormone imbalances)
- Autoimmune disease
- Heart disease
Natural Remedies for Dysthymia
Additionally, the very same natural medicine we recommend for depression will be helpful for dysthymia.
Dysthymia can be improved using certain natural medicines for those people that can’t tolerate prescription antidepressant medications. Because of the serious nature of dysthymia it’s important to work with a qualified health care practitioner and to not combine prescription medications with natural remedies as they can have very serious interactions.
Here are some of our top natural remedies for dysthymia:
Mood Support Formula is our best natural remedy combination for depression that contains clinically active amounts of the most well-researched mood supportive ingredients.
Deproloft is another one of our favorites that contains a potent combination of mood enhancing botanical medicines and nutrients that support healthy neurotransmitter and adrenal function.
5-HTP helps support the neurotransmitter hormone serotonin. Serotonin supports mood.
Low levels of Vitamin D are associated with depression. Getting plenty of sunshine and supplementing with vitamin D in the winter months can help offset depression.
Essential Fatty Acids (omega-3’s) have been shown to enhance mood, limit depression and have anti-inflammatory effects that may relieve depression.
Take a look at Thyroid Support, Female Hormone Balance, and Mood Lift bundles for extra support.
There are several other parts of the dysthymia puzzle. Addressing diet, lifestyle, exercise, nutrition, stress and hormonal aspects of your health can all provide a means to feeling better. Working with a skilled practitioner can provide additional insight.
Help is available - speak with someone today, at any time. The 988 Suicide and Crisis lifeline is a U.S-based suicide prevention network that provides free help for anyone in emotional distress.
Dial the numbers 988 to be connected.
