Dysthymia is a mood disorder with chronic depression but it is less severe than major depression. It is a kind of mild depression. Dysthymia is also called ill humor or bad state of mind. It has less severe symptoms than major depression but is long-lasting. It is very common in females than males. Dysthymia is chronic long-lasting form of depression with many symptoms of anxiety. To get out of this condition, patients really need help. Help is in the form of treatment. Methods of treatment may change from patient to patient. Methods of treatment are also different in different societies and cultures. Types of Dysthymia Treatment Most of the time people prefer synthetic antidepressants to treat the dysthymia. But, the treatment of dysthymia is long-lasting. Due to side effects of antidepressants, people may refuse to use antidepressants that are herbal antidepressants more common than prescription. In this state, natural antidepressants are the drug of choice. Patients may prefer natural antidepressants. Natural antidepressants are very effective treatment of dysthymia. Some patients may also refuse to take natural antidepressants. UV light therapy information leads us to a new and effective way of treatment. UV light therapy is a good source of treatment for dysthymia. UV Light Therapy Effects UV light therapy affects on hormonal level indirectly. UV light therapy effects suppress the melatonin production and enhance the serotonin production. UV light therapy effects also reset the body’s clock. It is not good to use diffused white light because it may cause damage ...

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