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Didn't see any dysthymia awareness stamps. Probably because it's not as heard of as severe depression.

I have been diagnosed with dysthymia. It's a type of depression that is persistent and hard to treat. It's Eeyore's disorder, so my therapist said; it's characterized by a gloomy, aloof outlook and demeanor 24/7, and victims report rarely having any "good" days, because they keep getting dragged through the bog of depression.

It's like tromping through mud all the time, or a small anchor being around your neck.

Though normally a steady bad mood, it can climb into a major depressive episode and develop into severe depression.