Posted by Skeezix on October 23, 2002, at 21:00:43
In reply to Re: To Pfinstegg- Glenn, posted by Pfinstegg on October 23, 2002, at 18:26:22
> I also discovered that it isn't all about high cortisol! a recent NIH publication indicated that there is evidence that atypical depression involves LOW, rather than high cortisol, and should be treated with activating medications, rather than ADs, mentioned in the last paragraph, that indirectly modify the effects of high cortisol. Apparently the easiest way to tell if you have atypical is to notice when you feel best- it's morning for atypical, and evening for typical.
Interestingly, low cortisol and DST hypersuppression have also been associated with post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder. Chronic fatigue syndrome may also involve low cortisol.
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