Posted by mmcasey on April 18, 2003, at 13:27:17
In reply to Re: Melancholic depression, posted by Questionmark on April 18, 2003, at 1:47:50
"You turn on TV but can't watch, pick up a book but can't read, try soothing music but feel irritated by it."
Oh my God! Those descriptions that you put up totally resonated with me, but the part that grabbed me the most was the above quote! That is an exact problem that I've been having for the past few months. I have been depressed for years, with not much treatment success, but I think that the melancholic features of my depression have recently (over the past 4 or so months) really kicked into high gear. Most of the symptoms do fit me, too, except for a few like the early morning waking and severe weight loss. It is the agitation that is getting me... I think another term for it is "agitated depression". I do, however, also feel that I have some symptoms of the atypical depression, mainly the ability to sometimes feel better in response to a positive event (although I certainly can't count on it!).
Anyways, I don't know about treatment - nothing has worked for me - but what I am on now is paxil 40mg, risperdal 1mg, and just started desipramine at a low dose.
Good luck. I know how much it totally SUCKS!!!!!
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