Atypical depression

Atypical depression be defined insyd de DSM-IV as depression wey dey share chaw of de typical symptoms of major depressive disorder anaa dysthymia, buh e be characterized by improved mood in response to positive events. In contrast to those plus atypical depression, people plus melancholic depression generally no dey experience an improved mood in response to normally pleasurable events. Atypical depression sanso often dey feature significant weight gain anaa an increased appetite, hypersomnia, a heavy sensation insyd de limbs, den interpersonal rejection sensitivity wey dey result in significant social anaa occupational impairment.American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Mood Disorders. In Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed., text rev.) Washington, DC: Author.

Despite ein name, "atypical" depression no dey mean e be uncommon anaa unusual. De reason for ein name be twofold: na e be identified plus ein "unique" symptoms subsequent to de identification of melancholic depression den ein responses to de two different classes of antidepressants wey na dem be available at de time wey be different from melancholic depression (i.e., na MAOIs get clinically significant benefits for atypical depression, while na tricyclic antidepressants no get).

Atypical depression be four times more common insyd females dan insyd males. Individuals plus features of atypical depression tend to report an earlier age of onset (e.g., while insyd high school) of dema depressive episodes. Dese episodes tend to be more chronic dan those of major depressive disorder wey e get partial remission per between episodes. Younger individuals fi be more likely to have atypical features, whereas older individuals fi more often get episodes plus melancholic features. Atypical depression get high comorbidity plus anxiety disorders, dey carry more risk of suicidal behavior, wey e get distinct personality psychopathology den biological traits. Atypical depression be more common insyd individuals plus bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymia, anaa seasonal affective disorder. Depressive episodes insyd bipolar disorder tend to have atypical features, as depression do plus seasonal patterns.

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Category:Major depressive disorder