Question

Brandon has been experiencing the "blues" for over 2 years. he still goes to work, engages in social relationships, and is physically healthy, but he frequently is troubled with issues pertaining to his competency and self-worth. each day is a struggle to overcome his tendency to feel "stuck in a rut." brandon could probably be diagnosed with:

Answer 1

What Brandon can be diagnosed with is persistent depressive disorder or as it was originally known dysthymia as these are all symptoms associated with it. This disorder has less severe but longer lasting symptoms than depression with which it shares the same problems.