If you’ve felt “off” or down for years — not intensely depressed, but never quite okay — you may be living with Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), also known as dysthymia. This long-term, low-grade depression often goes unnoticed or misdiagnosed, leaving individuals to suffer in silence, believing it’s just who they are.
At First Light Recovery, we help adults understand, manage, and rise above persistent depressive symptoms in a residential treatment setting built on trust, routine, and emotional healing.
PDD is a form of chronic depression that lasts for two years or longer, often with fewer acute symptoms than major depressive disorder — but with just as much impact over time.
Common signs include
When persistent depression becomes your baseline, it can take immersive support to create meaningful change. At First Light Recovery, our residential program for PDD offers an opportunity to reset your environment, rebuild routines, and receive daily therapeutic care.
Our Program Offers
[Individual Therapy] to explore the roots of chronic depression
[Group Therapy] to reduce isolation and build self-awareness
[CBT] and [DBT] to shift stuck thought patterns and behaviors
Structure, routine, and daily goal setting
Life skills development (hygiene, sleep, nutrition, communication)
Mindfulness and emotional regulation techniques
24/7 support in a calm, intimate setting
Optional family support to strengthen long-term healing
Only 6 clients per home for individualized attention
A true mental health–only model (not dual-diagnosis or addiction-first)
Access to electronics and real-world life exposure
Daily presence of licensed therapists and case managers
In-network with major providers: Kaiser, Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, Optum, and more
If you’re struggling with your mental health, you don’t have to face it alone. First Light Recovery offers compassionate care, expert treatment, and a real-world approach to empower you.
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