I beleive I suffer from dysthymic disorder with episodes of major depression. I don't remember ever being happy, and I feel like I've struggled my way through life so far. Many aspects of my life have improved through therapy but I still feel low and want to isolate myself.

Twenty years ago when I first looked dysthymic disorder was a diagnosis without a treatment, but I've been researching again recently, and it seems that antidepressants at higher doses and for longer periods than 'normal' depression can help.

I feel like my brain doesn't know how to be any other way! Has anyone had any experiences with overcoming dysthymic disorder?