About dysthemia?
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You don't need to worry. Dysthymia is a less severe, yet chronic form of depression. It is not as debilitating as Major Depression. Think of it as high-functioning depression.
If you just found out recently and never had your suspicions that something was wrong, he apparently hasn't been too depressed and must be doing well. I won't say you will never have problems. He has a form of depression and he is going to have bad days. However, this is not unusual to any marriage.
Remember that marriage involves loving each other through sickness and health. If you truly love him, you can look past this. If you two have been happy until now, why will that change because you discovered he takes an anti-depressant? He's still the same man he was the day before he told you. You are marrying him, not his diagnosis.
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You don't need to worry since your boyfriend has already been diagnosed and is in treatment for it. Dysthemia is a kind of depression that usually manifests itself as mood swings. You should have no problem marrying him. If it should act up again you will notice that he may not enjoy things as much as he used to. Wikipedia has a whole article on it (linked below). I think talking to him about it would be best, he'll be able to explain exactly what his experience was and how it affected him. The only way this illness can put your married life in danger is if you are un-sympathetic about it, and I doubt you would be since you are on here asking for help.
Good luck. =)
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