Question

Maggie has been suffering with persistent depressive disorder for several years and has sought treatment on several occasions. About a month ago, she developed more severe symptoms of depression, which have been maintained almost daily. The condition Maggie is experiencing is best described as __________.

Answer 1

Answer: Double Depression

Explanation:

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

This condition is more severe than any of the two conditions alone. The therapeutic treatment and pharmaceutical treatment combinely are more effective if need to cure double depression.

This lasts for a longer duration of time and is very severe when it comes to mood swings.