Posted by AMenz on May 31, 2001, at 11:28:28
In reply to Re: antiglucocorticoids in depression » paulk, posted by Elizabeth on May 30, 2001, at 16:08:18
How can I get copy of the papers. And what is atypical depression. Do bipolars or only unipolars respond to lowering or inhibiting of cortisol level?s
> > Interesting papers – It was my understanding that high cortisol levels are thought to effect brain development and may be the cause of atypical depression.
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> I think it's the reverse: high cortisol levels are associated with "typical" depressive symptoms, while some "atypical" depressives have been found to have *low* cortisol levels.
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> -e
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