{"id":14131,"date":"2017-03-12T15:20:12","date_gmt":"2017-03-12T15:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.cognifit.com\/?p=14131\/"},"modified":"2025-05-27T09:40:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T09:40:50","slug":"dysthymie-trouble-depressif-persistant-depression-symptomes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.cognifit.com\/fr\/dysthymie-trouble-depressif-persistant-depression-symptomes\/","title":{"rendered":"Dysthymie : trouble d\u00e9pressif persistant. Qu&#8217;est-ce que c&#8217;est, comment la d\u00e9tecter et 9 conseils pour y faire face"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Nous avons tous travers\u00e9 de mauvais moments, dans lesquels nous sommes plus tristes que d&#8217;habitude, que rien ne nous fait envie et que nous sommes plut\u00f4t apathiques. Dans la majorit\u00e9 des cas, cela se solutionne petit \u00e0 petit et nous revenons ensuite \u00e0 notre routine. Mais, et si nous ne r\u00e9cup\u00e9rons pas ? Que se passe-t-il si la tristesse et le manque d&#8217;envie ne disparaissent pas ? Si cet \u00e9tat ne s&#8217;en va pas avec le temps, il se peut que nous fassions face \u00e0 un cas de dysthymie, ou trouble d\u00e9pressif persistant. D\u00e9couvrez dans cet article <strong>qu&#8217;est-ce que la dysthymie, comment l&#8217;identifier, et\u00a0quelles sont les causes de la dysthymie, ainsi que quelques conseils pour la surmonter.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12258\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12258\" class=\"Trouble d\u00e9pressif persistant dysthymie d\u00e9pression sympt\u00f4mes wp-image-12258 size-full\" title=\"Trouble d\u00e9pressif persistant dysthymie d\u00e9pression sympt\u00f4mes\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cognifit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/black-and-white-woman-girl-sitting.jpg\" alt=\"Trouble d\u00e9pressif persistant dysthymie d\u00e9pression sympt\u00f4mes\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Dysthymie &#8211; Trouble d\u00e9pressif persistant<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Qu&#8217;est-ce que la dysthymie ?<\/strong>\u00a0La dysthymie, \u00e9galement appel\u00e9e trouble d\u00e9pressif persistant, est une forme l\u00e9g\u00e8re de <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cognifit.com\/fr\/types-de-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">d\u00e9pression<\/a>. Il est g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement class\u00e9 comme un trouble chronique, mais il est tr\u00e8s important de souligner qu&#8217;en psychologie, chronique se r\u00e9f\u00e8re au fait qu&#8217;un trouble soit de longue dur\u00e9e, et non pas qu&#8217;il soit incurable ou intraitable.<\/p>\n<h2>Sympt\u00f4mes du trouble d\u00e9pressif persistant, comment l&#8217;identifier la dysthymie ?<\/h2>\n<p>Les personnes qui souffrent de dysthymie se d\u00e9crivent g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement comme &#8220;triste&#8221; ou comme ayant &#8220;le moral dans les chaussettes&#8221;. La dysthymie chez une personne adulte est li\u00e9e aux sympt\u00f4mes suivants :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Peu d&#8217;app\u00e9tit ou app\u00e9tit\u00a0excessif<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognifit.com\/fr\/science\/saviez-vous\/insomnie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insomnie<\/a> ou somnolence excessive<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\">Manque d&#8217;\u00e9nergie (<a href=\"\/?p=11425\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">comment augmenter votre \u00e9nergie mentale<\/a><\/span>)<\/li>\n<li>Basse estime de soi<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/?p=12574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Probl\u00e8mes de concentration<\/a> et difficult\u00e9s pour prendre des d\u00e9cisions<\/li>\n<li>Sentiments de d\u00e9sespoir<\/li>\n<li>Culpabilit\u00e9<\/li>\n<li>\u00c9vitement des relations sociales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Afin de pouvoir diagnostiquer la dysthymie, <strong>les sympt\u00f4mes doivent \u00eatre pr\u00e9sent pendant au moins deux ans<\/strong>, m\u00eame si les sympt\u00f4mes peuvent cesser pendant quelques mois.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dans le cas des<\/strong> <strong>enfants<\/strong>, les sympt\u00f4mes principaux de la dysthymie sont :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Irritabilit\u00e9<\/li>\n<li>Rendement scolaire bas<\/li>\n<li>Manque d&#8217;habilet\u00e9s sociales<\/li>\n<li>Pessimisme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chez les enfants, les sympt\u00f4mes de la dysthymie doivent durer au moins un an pour que celle-ci soit diagnostiqu\u00e9e.<\/p>\n<p>Il est important d&#8217;identifier la dysthymie le plus vite possible, car si elle n&#8217;est pas trait\u00e9e correctement elle peut se transformer en d\u00e9pression.<\/p>\n<p>Il ne faut pas par contre confondre un sentiment de <a href=\"\/?p=12062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tristesse<\/a> normal avec la dysthymie. Il est normal de se sentir triste ou avec un moral plus bas de temps en temps, ou malheureux dans les moments difficiles de la vie. Lorsque cela commence \u00e0 devenir pathologique, c&#8217;est quand la tristesse et le mal-\u00eatre se prolongent dans le temps, qu&#8217;ils ne disparaissent pas, m\u00eame lorsque tout semble aller bien, et interf\u00e8re avec les activit\u00e9s de la vie quotidienne.<\/p>\n<h2>Causes de la dysthymie<\/h2>\n<p>Il n&#8217;y a pas qu&#8217;une seule cause pour la dysthymie, tout comme tous les autres troubles psychologiques. Cependant, <strong>il semblerait que la dysthymie soit li\u00e9e avec la <a href=\"\/?p=12620\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">s\u00e9rotonine<\/a><\/strong>, un <a href=\"\/?p=12503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">neurotransmetteur<\/a> charg\u00e9 de la gestion des \u00e9motions et des jugements de valeur. Comme pour tous les troubles, la dysthymie est \u00e9galement influenc\u00e9e par les situations stressantes de la vie, ainsi que par les processus d&#8217;apprentissage et les facteurs de la personnalit\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>La dysthymie est plus fr\u00e9quente chez les femmes que chez les hommes, ainsi que chez les personnes dont un membre de la famille \u00e0 des ant\u00e9c\u00e9dents de d\u00e9pression ou de dysthymie, et \u00e9galement chez les personnes qui ont souffert d\u2019\u00e9v\u00e9nements stressants.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12261\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12261\" class=\"Trouble d\u00e9pressif persistant dysthymie d\u00e9pression sympt\u00f4mes wp-image-12261 size-full\" title=\"Trouble d\u00e9pressif persistant dysthymie d\u00e9pression sympt\u00f4mes\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cognifit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/pexels-photo-66757.jpeg\" alt=\"Persistent depressive disorder dysthymia depression symptoms\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12261\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">The causes of dysthymia or persistent <a href=\"\/?p=121190\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">depressive<\/a> disorder are not yet well known.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Tips to prevent and improve the symptoms of dysthymia<\/h2>\n<p><strong>How to recover from dysthymia?<\/strong> Persistent depressive disorder <strong>should always be treated by a professional. <\/strong> They are the ones who will be able to carry out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognifit.com\/fr\/cognitive-assessment\/cognitive-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">neuropsychological assessment<\/a>. Exploring <a href=\"\/?p=50720\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cognitive functioning performs a preventive function and is essential for the early identification of dysthymia and other similar psychological<\/a> disorders. How do I know which professional to go to? Psychiatrist or psychologist?<\/p>\n<p>However, until the right professional is found, there are a number of things that people who suffer from dysthymia can do in order to feel a little better.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Physical exercise helps improve our morale<\/h3>\n<p>Physical exercise not only <a href=\"\/?p=531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improves our physical health<\/a>, but it also helps to improve our morale. There is no need for intense physical exercise. Any physical activity can bring us huge benefits, whether it&#8217;s walking, dancing, biking or even roller skating. In addition, by doing physical exercise in the open area and in the middle of nature, the benefits increase.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Drugs and alcohol worsen the symptoms of dysthymia<\/h3>\n<p>Although it may seem that drugs and alcohol improve the symptoms of persistent depressive disorder, in the long run it only makes them worse, not to mention the negative impact these substances have on our body. Learn <a href=\"\/?p=12404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">about the effects of alcohol on the brain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Take care of your social relationships<\/h3>\n<p>One of the greatest aids for the recovery of persistent depressive disorder is the social network of the person who suffers from it and the supports he can find there. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s very important to surround yourself with people who love and appreciate us, who support us and who are positive. Stay away from people who make you <a href=\"\/?p=123498\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">feel bad<\/a>, who put you down and who make you feel guilty. <a href=\"\/?p=8715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free yourself from toxic people!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Socializing is also very important to make us feel better. Social relationships increase our self-esteem and morale.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Good rest is fundamental to improving persistent depressive disorder<\/h3>\n<p>The quality of <a href=\"\/?p=64185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sleep greatly influences our morale and the health of our brain<\/a>. It is important to maintain a good <a href=\"\/?p=61089\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sleep<\/a> routine, go to bed and always get up at the same times. In order to combat <a href=\"\/?p=120945\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">insomnia<\/a>, it is also useful to eliminate any source of disturbance that may disturb our sleep (light, radio, electronic devices, etc.). You can also try to relax before going to sleep, by practicing <a href=\"\/?p=10638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mindfulness meditation<\/a> or <a href=\"\/?p=11149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">listening to relaxing music<\/a> for example, or by taking a good relaxing bath&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>5. Eat healthy<\/h3>\n<p>Almost all of us have an idea of the consequences of a diet that is not healthy on our body, but we often forget <a href=\"\/?p=121739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how food acts on our brain<\/a>. A healthy diet helps us feel better. Find out which vitamins are <a href=\"\/?p=12406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">good for our brain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Cultivate your self-esteem<\/h3>\n<p>Low self-esteem is a common factor in many psychological problems, which is why it is important to maintain high self-esteem. Write down your successes on a piece of paper (or ask someone to do it for you), and deal with situations that scare you, it can help you increase your self-esteem.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Maintaining adequate stress levels improves the symptoms of dysthymia<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/?p=13400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stress<\/a> can worsen the symptoms of dysthymia (discover <a href=\"\/?p=11421\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the consequences of chronic stress on our brain<\/a>). This is why it is very important to learn how to manage stressful situations. Learn to relax when you&#8217;re stressed. There are a multitude of relaxation techniques, such as <a href=\"\/?p=9221\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">progressive relaxation<\/a>, that you can use. Practicing <a href=\"\/?p=119958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">yoga<\/a> and meditation can also help.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Dedicate time for yourself<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s important that you don&#8217;t stop doing the things you enjoy. And if you&#8217;ve started giving up on your hobbies, try to pick them up, little by little. Dedicate yourself time. If you like to read, cook, sew, play sports, go to the movies, etc&#8230; keep doing it! Don&#8217;t leave your hobbies aside.<\/p>\n<p>It can also be a good idea to treat yourself to a little whim from time to time. Take a nice relaxing bath, read your favorite book, which makes you want to! The important thing is that you dedicate some time for yourself, at least once a week.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Use CogniFit, the leading cognitive stimulation platform, to help you treat dysthymia<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognifit.com\/fr\/depression\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CogniFit has created a leading program in cognitive assessment and stimulation for dysthymia and depression<\/a>. This non-pharmacological treatment can help decrease the symptoms of dysthymia by improving cognitive abilities.<\/p>\n<p>Low morale in people who suffer from depression or persistent depressive disorder can result in cognitive impairment. The main cognitive skills affected by depression are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognifit.com\/fr\/science\/capacites-cognitives\/memoire-de-travail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">working memory<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognifit.com\/fr\/science\/capacites-cognitives\/inhibition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">inhibition<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognifit.com\/fr\/science\/capacites-cognitives\/attention-partagee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shared attention<\/a> and in general executive functions (<a href=\"\/?p=12500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exercises to improve executive functions<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Une <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3651957\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u00e9tude r\u00e9cente <\/a>d\u00e9montre l&#8217;efficacit\u00e9 du programme de r\u00e9habilitation cognitif de CogniFit afin de r\u00e9duire les sympt\u00f4mes d\u00e9pressifs, en permettant aux patients de cr\u00e9er de meilleures strat\u00e9gies pour faire face \u00e0 ces sympt\u00f4mes. Il y a toujours plus de professionnels qui recommandent ce traitement comme une aide compl\u00e9mentaire pour traiter les sympt\u00f4mes de la dysthymie.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Merci beaucoup de nous avoir lu, nous esp\u00e9rons que cet article vous aura plus et surtout qu&#8217;il vous aura \u00e9t\u00e9 utile. N&#8217;h\u00e9sitez pas \u00e0 laisser vos commentaires et vos questions sur le sujet plus bas, nous serons enchant\u00e9s d&#8217;y r\u00e9pondre. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Source : Andrea Garcia Cerd\u00e1n, psychologue de Cognifit en formation continue.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nous avons tous travers\u00e9 de mauvais moments, dans lesquels nous sommes plus tristes que d&#8217;habitude, que rien ne nous fait envie et que nous sommes plut\u00f4t apathiques. Dans la majorit\u00e9 des cas, cela se solutionne petit \u00e0 petit et nous revenons ensuite \u00e0 notre routine. Mais, et si nous ne r\u00e9cup\u00e9rons pas ? 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