I was diagnosed with Dysthymia 20 years ago with a likelihood of having it since my early childhood.
Had ECT at the age of 21 but did not start antidepressants till I was 45, and ever since then I’ve been struggling for emotionally stability.
I was born a sensitive soul and struggle to be around people for long.
Although my wife and daughter are lovely loving souls, relationships make me anxious and moody. I’m constantly feeling frustrated, bored, lazy and p@$$ed off!
When I feel the funk coming on it always emanates from my gut and grips me like a pitbull in the solar plexus.
So, I’m wondering, is all this boredom, laziness and lack of passion all part of Dysthymia or is it a gut issue?