dysthymic disorder

noun

1. a psychiatric disorder characterized by generalized depression that lasts for at least a year

Example Sentences

By the end of the session, Caffrey diagnosed her with generalized anxiety disorder, for insurance purposes, and dysthymic disorder, which is a mild but pervasive and chronic depression, in his own records.

From Slate

She has post-traumatic stress disorder and dysthymic disorder, both chronic forms of depression.

From New York Times