Posted by tensor on December 14, 2004, at 14:08:09
In reply to Re: Do I suffer from Atypical Depression?, posted by Dan Perkins on December 14, 2004, at 13:39:41
> I don't think an Atypical Depression diagnosis hinges on not having or having body dysmorphic disorder. I am definately Atypical, but I don't have body dysmorphic disorder.
Thats not what i meant, i recognize every symptom listed except BDD. That has to make me an atypical? Whatever the significance.
---
atypical depression is defined by the ability to feel better temporarily in response to a positive life event, plus any two of the following criteria: excessive sleep, overeating, a feeling of heaviness in the limbs and a sensitivity to rejection.
---
escpecially sensitivity to rejection, i'm easily affected by rejection and i fear it so much i'm scared getting into a relationship with a woman.
---
Patients with atypical depression tend to have an earlier age of onset than those with other subtypes (it often first appears in the teenage years). These patients are also likely to have a history of social phobia, avoidant personalities
---
This is also very true for me.> When it comes down to it, though, the only reason why the label of Atypical depression is important is that it can signal which drugs you might respond to best. Specifically, the most effective drugs for treating Atypical Depression are MAOIs (Nardil and Parnate).
>
> Also, though it is called "Atypical" depression, I have read that this is actually the most typical form of depression that people suffer.I have also read that, strange, huh?
/Mattias
poster:tensor
thread:429452
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20041211/msgs/429512.html