dysthymic
- noun
- /dɪsˈθaɪmɪk/
- Specialized
:
distímico
- As a dysthymic individual, she often struggled to find joy even in activities she once loved.
Examples
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The two residual subgroups consisted of other schizophrenia subtypes (for example, disorganized) and other depressive disorders (for example, dysthymic).
Academic text (2008) -
Prior to this episode, I was simply considered dysthymic; however, I believed something else was wrong since the various antidepressants did nothing for me and caused increased anxiety, which had to be managed with tranquilizers.
Blog text (28) -
Many people do not recognize the signs of being dysthymic, as it often feels just like a normal low mood.
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Therapists sometimes work with dysthymic patients to help them develop coping strategies for their chronic feelings of sadness.
Synonyms
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A person who has long, deep sadness that affects daily life
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A long time feeling sad and low in energy for at least two years
How Depressed
Surface Forms
Morphology
dysthymic = dysthymia (semi-transparent) = dys + thymia + ic
The noun sense is derived from the same adjectival/medical formation (dysthymia -> dysthymic), so the morphological step is regular even though the medical base is specialized.
Etymology
The noun dysthymic uses the same parts: dys- 'bad' and thym- 'mood', so it names a person who has a long-term low mood. That's why a dysthymic may feel mildly depressed for many years.