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- The main sign of atypical depression (in comparison to typical depression) is that your mood temporarily improves in response to positive events. This usually doesn’t happen in typical depression. In addition, people with atypical depression have at least two of the following symptoms: Increase in appetite and/or significant weight gain.
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The main sign of atypical depression (in comparison to typical depression) is that your mood temporarily improves in response to positive events. This usually doesn’t happen in typical depression. In addition, people with atypical depression have at least two of the following symptoms: Increase in appetite and/or significant weight gain.
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Jun 15, 2022 · We take a closer look at depression with atypical features, including how its symptoms and treatments differ from other forms of depression.
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Jan 3, 2024 · Atypical depression is a type of depression that does not follow what was thought to be the "typical" presentation of the disorder. People with atypical depression experience mood reactivity. In other words, a person's mood can temporarily improve if something positive happens.
- Nancy Schimelpfening
Nov 28, 2022 · What are the symptoms of atypical depression? One of the main characteristics of atypical depression that distinguishes it from melancholic depression is mood reactivity.
Aug 21, 2024 · Atypical depression features moments of mood elevation linked to positive events but is marked by enduring sadness and fatigue. This article offers insights into its symptoms, risk factors, and treatment approaches to effectively manage and address atypical depression. By Taylor Stranaghan. Updated on Aug 21, 2024.
Mar 31, 2017 · Symptoms. Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Coping and Support. Overview. Atypical depression used to be considered a form of depression. The American Psychiatric Association no longer recognizes...
Sep 12, 2022 · This article will define atypical depression, its symptoms, and its causes. It will also compare atypical depression to clinical depression. Finally, it will look at diagnosis, treatment, and tips for living with it.
