Posted by Jedi on April 15, 2008, at 1:53:04
In reply to Atypical depression is now a chemical imbalance?, posted by Fivefires on April 14, 2008, at 11:46:27
Hi 5f,
"According to the DSM-IV, as opposed to major depression, the patient with atypical features experiences mood reactivity, with improved mood when something good happens. In addition, the DSM-IV mandates at least two of the following: increase in appetite or weight gain (as opposed to the reduced appetite or weight loss of "typical" depression); excessive sleeping (as opposed to insomnia); leaden paralysis; and sensitivity to rejection."Source: http://www.mcmanweb.com/atypical_depression.html
Atypical Depression: This form of depression is actually very common.I'm sorry you're feeling so bad. If your symptoms sound similar to the above, your depression is probably atypical. If several of the SSRIs have not worked, the irreversible MAOIs (Nardil, Parnate, Marplan) are the gold standard treatment for this condition.
Be Well,
Jedi
> Well ... I've never had this as a diagnosis, though maybe should have many years ago. Now has it become typical? I mean, it's not just about bad incidents anymore. I think it's changed me; my brain chemistry, as bad incidents seem to be chronic in my life. My two support peeps just ditched me, even knowing I very well may fall through the cracks of poverty in this mental health system. Lithium? Nardil? No $ for alternatives. I'm spiraling downward at a high rate of speed since lost my support peeps; told me last night to go to a hospital or something. This is the absolute worst I've ever felt, w/ exception of father passing away 4yrs ago. My own fam' is letting go of me. I wouldn't let go of them. One said she'd never let go, but she did ... last night. Her marriage I think was the reason. Usually it is $, but I think hers was for her husband.
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> lifelessw/olove, 5f
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