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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 50 year old male presents with a 3 year history of irritability, low mood, lack of interest in surroundings and general dissatisfaction with everything. There is no significant disruption in his sleep or appetite. He is likely to be suffering from-
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The correct answer is  Irritability, low mood (low self esteem, pessimism, hopelessness) and lack of interest for 3 years suggest the diagnosis of dysthymia (for details, see the table of diagnostic criteria in text).