Posted by delna on December 15, 2009, at 2:34:25
In reply to Atypical Depression versus Bipolar Depression, posted by SLS on December 14, 2009, at 7:26:02
> Atypical depression and bipolar depression look very similar. Anergia and reverse vegetative symptoms predominate (hypersomnia, hyperphagia, and leaden paralysis). However, mood-reactivity seems to be a feature specific to atypical depression, although it does not always manifest. This is still being debated. It may be that there is a great deal of misunderstanding between posting members of Psycho-Babble when an atypical compares themself to a bipolar and doesn't understand why the bipolar is not reactive to the same things that they are. Perhaps this includes psychotherapy and exercise.
Scott,
I am confused about the exact same thing. I have the 'anergia and reverse vegetative features' of atypical depression but definitely not the mood-reactivity. I too am wondering what makes bipolar depression distinctive (since I have bipolar disorder)
I also agree that an attempt to correctly identify and label can be very helpful. For example, it helps decide if you are a good candidate for ECT or not.TC
D
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