Which symptom is NOT part of dysthymic disorder?

Dysthymic disorder, also known as persistent depressive disorder, is characterized by a chronic low mood lasting for at least two years in adults (one year in children and adolescents) along with at least two additional depressive symptoms. The symptoms commonly associated with this disorder include poor appetite, low self-esteem, and feelings of hopelessness.

Hallucinations, on the other hand, are not typical symptoms of dysthymic disorder. They are more associated with severe mood disorders like psychotic depression or schizophrenia. The presence of hallucinations indicates a more serious alteration in perception and thought processes, which goes beyond the chronic low mood and associated depressive symptoms seen in dysthymic disorder. Therefore, hallucinations are not included as a symptom of this diagnosis.