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Atypical Depression

Do you experience symptoms such as improved mood when good things happen, overeating, sleeping too much or sensitivity to rejection? These are symptoms charactistic of Atypical Depression.
Atypical Depression - Definition
A definition for the term atypical depression.
Atypical Depression Is Actually Very Typical
Atypical depression is more common than the name implies and proper recognition can make a difference in your treatment.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Atypical Depression
Answer a series of questions to determine the best treatment course for atypical depression symptoms.
Fluoxetine Vs. Imipramine for Atypical Depression
A study seeking to determine whether fluoxetine is a good treatment alternative for atyical depression since MAOIs, the treatment of choice, have many undesirable side-effects.
Gepirone Study Seeking Participants
A study seeking participants to determine whether a drug called Gepirone is helpful for atypical depression. If you find this link is outdated, please email the Guide.
Is There a Link Between Bipolar II and Atypical Depression?
Abstract of a 2003 study looking into a possible link between atypical depression and bipolar II.
Study Shows Psychotherapy As Effective As Drug Therapy
This study showed that psychotherapy could be an effective alternative to MAOIs in treating atypical depression.
Toward Validation of Atypical Depression...
An abstract of a 2002 study which sought to validate that atypical depression is a true subtype of depression.
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