In most cases, the person has experienced repeated sexual, physical, or emotional abuse in childhood. At least one personality can t recall what happens to the others. One must be careful in diagnosing the disorder because of the motivation for personal gain. Mood Disorders 1.
Dysthymia is different.
It s a less severe mood impairment characterized by a feeling down in the dumps lasting for two years or more. Do not confuse this with major depression which we will continue to discuss. Twice as many women as men are affected. When women get sad, they get sadder than men. Depression episodes last less than 6 months.