A proposed disorder (listed in dsm-iv-tr appendix b, “criteria sets and axes provided for further study”) consisting of a persistent, enduring characteristic mood tone that is gloomy, cheerless, unhappy, or dejected. The person’s self-concepts include persistent beliefs of inadequacy, worthlessness, and low self-esteem. Attitudes toward others are negative, critical, and judgmental. The person is brooding, worrisome, pessimistic, and prone to feelings of guilt. Depressive personality disorder has considerable overlap with dysthymic disorder.