Posted by Shawn. T. on January 28, 2003, at 23:16:16
In reply to Re: atypical depression and antidepressants, posted by DissTired on January 28, 2003, at 22:47:49
Mood reactivity involves a noticeable improvement in mood in response to positive events. Improved mood due to exercise would not fall into this category. I don't believe that having a day when you feel better than normal for no particular environmental reason would qualify either. If someone gave you a compliment and your symptoms disappeared by at least 50%, then you would be exhibiting a clear case of mood reactivity. Your current diagnosis of atypical unipolar depression is probably correct, but I can't really say for sure. Remember that the fact that atypical depression is common in bipolar disorder does not implicate that everyone with atypical depression has bipolar disorder. The really sad fact is that the amount of research into atypical depression is so small compared to typical depression. I have no idea why so little is done on the topic; it's really a shame. We do seem to be making some ground, however.
Shawn
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