Question

Jack has experienced recurrent episodes of major depressive episodes. In the intervals between the episodes, he does not seem to return to "normal". In fact, during those periods, he has been diagnosed as dysthymic. Jack's condition is referred to as ___________.

Answer 1

Answer:

double depression

Explanation:

Double depression can simply be explained as the co-existence of major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder.

It is known or considered to be a psychiatric illness which is known as dysthymia.

It should be understood that dysthymic disorder is a chronic depressed mood with symptoms of clinical depression, and can last for years in adults. People with this disorder tend to experience long term mild-to-moderate depression.

In this case, Jack is experiencing double depression, and with the diagnosis of dysthymia, explains why he has been experiencing depressive episodes for a while.

Answer 2

Answer:

double depression

Explanation:

Jack has experienced recurrent episodes of major depressive episodes. In the intervals between the episodes, he does not seem to return to "normal". In fact, during those periods, he has been diagnosed as dysthymic. Jack's condition is referred to as double depression