It's British, it's much shorter but hits harder, probably won't be extended, and a few years after it's last seen in public all records of it will be destroyed

I think Stamets needs a hug this week

Chronic vs episodic depression.

The diagnostic criteria for persistent depressive disorder are that you have depressive symptoms for more than two years that do not subside more than 60 days. https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/805

It’s actually worse in some ways than major depression, and often includes episodes of major depression. The prognosis is worse; it’s often undiagnosed; and it’s poorly studied.

Very Rick.