I've lived with dysthymia for most of my life (most of it without giving it a name). I've had various attempts at treating
it over the years without much effect. Perhaps i should try CBT again. I couldn't motivate myself to do diaries, journals, plans etc so we gave up. To be fair she was pretty useless imo.
It doesn't take much to trigger me into a double depression. So i stumble from feeling down to feeling really low. But i carry on. The worst things for me are decision making, procrastination and apathy.

Exercise really helps and i get a lot out of it.

What are your triggers? what non-med solutions have you found? Did CBT work for you?. What is the worst thing about it for you? Any tips?