Persistent Depressive Disorder

If you’ve felt sad for a long time, it’s time to get help

Persistent depressive disorder
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Major depression can make you feel like you’re underwater. The intense sadness submerges you and drowns out every other part of your life. But after some time, the episode may end. You emerge from the abyss and start to feel like yourself again.

Persistent depressive disorder is differen...

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