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What Is Agitated Depression?

By Nancy Schimelpfening, About.com

Updated: August 24, 2006

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Question: What Is Agitated Depression?

Answer: Although many people experience symptoms such as feeling slowed down and lethargic when they are depressed, others may experience just the opposite. They may feel anger, agitation and irritability. This is what "agitated depression" refers to.

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