Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Atypical Depression -The Mind Flying in All Directions!

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Atypical depression, a subtype of major depression, is the most usual kind of depression today. People who have atypical depression exhibit all the normal symptoms of the economic crisis, but they also respond to external positive experiences in a confidential manner. Atypical depression sufferers respond to their surroundings, enjoying the fellowship of acquaintances, simply slipping back into deep depression when alone or faced with a nerve-wracking offices. It is this view of atypical depression that differentiates it from melancholic depression in which external positive experiences still result in depressed feelings.

People who suffer from atypical depression also show other symptoms that aren't commonly associated with "normal" depression including:

- Increase in appetite with a weight gain of ten or more pounds.
- Hypersomnia -over sleeping of more than 10 hours per day.
- Leaden paralysis of the arms and legs
- Long term pattern of sensitivity to rejection in personal situations that causes social or work related to withdrawal.

In 1998 Dr. Andrew A. Nierenberg, associate director of the depression clinical and research program at Massachusetts General Hospital, published a study that found 42% of participants suffered from atypical depression, 12% had melancholic depression, 14% had both depression sub-types and the remaining did not suffer from depression.

Studies have also found that atypical depression begins earlier in a person's life than other forms of depression, with most sufferers beginning to show symptoms in their teenage years. Those who suffer from atypical depression are also at greater danger of suffering from other mental disorders such as social phobias, avoidant personality disorder or body dysmorphic disorder. Atypical depression is more predominant in females than males as well, with almost 70% of its sufferers being women.

Treating atypical depression is an ongoing procedure. Research has shown that MAOIs such as Nardil or Parnate work reasonably well as do the newer SSRI medications (Lexapro, Prozac, Zoloft). Most patients prefer the SSRIs because they do not show the unpleasant side effects of the MAOIs.

It is likewise important that if you or someone you know suffers from atypical depression that you or they look for psychiatric assistance. Atypical depression is not easy to diagnose the treatment options can vary from patient to patient. A general care practitioner does not possess the expertise to tell apart between the sub-types of depression and may not know the best form of treatment for their patient!
 
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