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:_______. a. bipolar II disorder.
b. bipolar I disorder.
c. depression with intermittent onset.
d. double depression.
Double depression is a psychological mental disorder. It is a complex condition of a patient in which the patient suffers from Dysthymia disorder.
Dysthymia is a psychiatric illness that is chronic and accompanied a depressed mood with the symptoms that include one or two symptoms that carry on for two years.
The dark and low mood also called the veil of sadness. It occurs every day with the person. It can persist for many years. Many people have suffers from this disorder for a long period of time such as ten to twenty years.
