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Dysthymia Test: Check for Persistent Low Mood Patterns

Quick, private dysthymia quiz with instant results you can save or discuss.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Year BookUpdated Aug 28, 2025
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This dysthymia test helps you check for ongoing low mood and related patterns you can note and track. Answer simple questions and get instant feedback you can use in a conversation if needed. If mood shifts are also on your mind, try the hypomania test or the bipolar mixed episode test, and if sleep is a factor, see the insomnia test.

Over the past two weeks, how has your overall mood felt most of the time?
Mostly clear and even, with stress feeling manageable
Gently dim most days, like a low-volume ache
Shifts noticeably depending on the day or situation
Heavy and low most days, hard to shake
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When something enjoyable is available (a show, a meal, time with a friend), how do you tend to respond?
I usually feel present and able to enjoy it
I go through the motions; joy feels muted
Some days I enjoy it, other days it feels flat
I struggle to feel any interest or pleasure
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How does your energy level typically feel across an average week?
Steady enough to handle plans and basics
Low and sluggish, but I keep moving slowly
Up-and-down waves tied to stress or sleep
Drained most days, tasks feel very heavy
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What best describes your sleep lately?
Generally restorative and consistent
A bit off; I wake groggy or sleep lightly
Some nights fine, others restless or oversleeping
Marked changes (very little or a lot) most nights
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How has your appetite or eating pattern felt recently?
Stable, with typical hunger cues
Slightly dulled or irregular but manageable
It comes and goes; varies with mood or stress
Notable change most days (much less or more)
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Concentration and focus on everyday tasks feel...
Solid enough; I can get things done on time
A bit foggy; I need reminders or extra effort
Depends on the day; sometimes sharp, sometimes hazy
Quite impaired; simple tasks feel mentally heavy
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When plans change or stress shows up, your emotional response is usually...
Adaptable; I recalibrate and carry on
Low-level heaviness that lingers
Swingy; some days I handle it, other days I do not
Overwhelming; I feel stuck or defeated
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How often do you withdraw from social connection compared to your usual?
About the same; I connect at my normal pace
A bit more than usual; I keep things minimal
It fluctuates; some weeks I cancel, others I join in
Much more than usual; I often avoid most contact
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How do mornings typically feel for you?
Manageable; I get going without much friction
Heavier than later in the day, but I warm up
Some mornings are fine, others feel like a slog
Consistently hard to start; mornings feel weighed down
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When facing small decisions (what to eat, what to wear), you tend to...
Decide with ease most of the time
Feel slowed; I pick but second-guess a bit
Some days quick, other days I freeze up
Struggle to choose; even simple choices feel taxing
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Your self-talk about mistakes or setbacks usually sounds like...
Balanced and kind; I learn and move on
Quietly critical; a steady undertone of doubt
Variable; sometimes compassionate, sometimes harsh
Strongly self-critical most days
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In the last month, how often have you felt a sense of purpose or meaning in daily tasks?
Frequently; I can connect tasks to values
Occasionally; the spark is faint but present
It comes in waves depending on context
Rarely; purpose feels distant most days
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How do you respond to a small positive event (a compliment, a mild success)?
I can take it in and feel uplifted
It lands softly; nice but barely shifts my mood
Sometimes it helps a lot, sometimes not at all
It hardly registers; mood stays heavy
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Over the past few months, how consistent are your daily routines (sleep, meals, movement)?
Fairly consistent; they support me
Basic but sparse; I keep small anchors
On-and-off; some weeks structured, others loose
Hard to maintain; routines often fall apart
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When you look ahead, your outlook on the near future tends to be...
Grounded and reasonably hopeful
Dim but functional; I keep expectations low
Hopeful on some days, doubtful on others
Largely pessimistic; hope feels out of reach
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How often do you experience irritability or a short fuse compared to your usual?
About the same as my normal baseline
A bit more often; low-level annoyance lingers
It varies; some days calm, some days edgy
Frequently; irritability is a common state
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How do you handle basic self-care (showering, tidying, errands) lately?
Generally on top of it without much strain
I do the essentials, sometimes with effort
Some days I keep up, other days it piles up
Often overwhelming; many basics get postponed
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Compared to your usual, how often do bodily aches or heaviness show up without a clear cause?
Rarely; my body generally feels OK
Occasionally; a dull, lingering heaviness
On and off; depends on stress and sleep
Frequently; physical heaviness is common now
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When obligations stack up unexpectedly, you most often...
Prioritize and work through them steadily
Chip away slowly; progress feels sluggish
Handle some days well, other days shut down
Feel overwhelmed and struggle to start
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Over the last year, how seasonal do your mood and energy feel?
Barely seasonal; I stay fairly even
Gently dim in certain seasons, still functional
Noticeably seasonal; some months dip, others lift
Strong seasonal downturns most years
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How do you relate to activities that once felt meaningful (creative work, sports, volunteering)?
Still meaningful; I can connect to them
Muted meaning; I show up but it feels flat
Meaning returns and fades depending on context
Meaning feels largely absent lately
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Depression always looks the same for everyone.
True
False
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Having less interest in hobbies can be a sign of low mood.
True
False
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If you can work and study, you cannot be depressed.
True
False
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Energy and motivation can fluctuate with stress or seasons.
True
False
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Sleeping more than usual can never be related to mood.
True
False
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Gentle routines can support emotional steadiness.
True
False
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Feeling flat for years cannot affect daily functioning.
True
False
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Tracking triggers may help notice mood patterns.
True
False
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Appetite changes are always unrelated to emotional health.
True
False
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Profiles

  1. Balanced Responder -

    Your dysthymia quiz results indicate minimal signs of depression or persistent low mood. You bounce back from setbacks and maintain a positive outlook. Tip: Keep nurturing healthy habits and check in with yourself regularly using a depression self assessment quiz.

  2. Soft Shadows -

    You scored moderate on the signs of depression quiz, showing occasional low mood and minor dysthymia symptoms. You notice subtle shifts in energy and motivation. Quick Tip: Track your mood daily and consider lifestyle tweaks like regular exercise or mindfulness to lift the fog.

  3. Persistent Gray -

    Your results reveal ongoing symptoms consistent with mild dysthymia - low mood, fatigue, or low self-esteem that lingers for weeks. You may wonder, "Am I depressed?" Call-to-Action: Try a full depression symptoms quiz and discuss your patterns with a healthcare provider.

  4. Changing Waves -

    You experience fluctuating highs and lows, scoring variably on the depression self assessment quiz. Symptoms range from mild sadness to more intense episodes. Tip: Keep a journal of mood swings and seek support early when you notice downward trends.

  5. Deep Distress -

    Your depression symptoms quiz results suggest significant, persistent signs of depression and dysthymia. You're facing daily challenges with low energy, hopelessness, or disrupted sleep. Next Step: Reach out to a mental health professional for comprehensive evaluation and support.

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