Atypical Depression Disorder : part 1 of 3

I apologize for the late post ….Here it is hot off the press

Atypical Depression

Because it is a lot of information I would like to share, I will be posting more concerning this disorder in the coming weeks. Today we will start with:

*The history of Atypical Depression disorder

* What it is.

* Another name for it (if it has one)

* Characteristics of the disorder

The history of Atypical Depression Disorder

Atypical depression is a subtype of major depression. It was first identified in the 1950s by psychiatrist Dr. Gerald Kieman and his colleagues.

What it Is

Atypical depression is a type of depression where people might feel really down, but their mood can improve when something good happens. They might also eat more, sleep more, feel heavy in their arms or legs, and get really sensitive to feeling rejected. It’s called “atypical” because it’s a bit different from what we might think of as typical depression, but it’s still a serious condition.

Another Name for it?

Atypical depression is sometimes also referred to as “depression with atypical features.” Lay people might refer to it as “different” or “unusual” depression, highlighting its unique symptoms compared to what is often seen as more typical depression.

Characteristics of the disorder:

Atypical depression is characterized by a few key features:

1. Mood Reactivity: People with atypical depression can feel better when something positive happens, even if they’ve been feeling down.

2. Increased Appetite or Weight Gain: Unlike some forms of depression where appetite decreases, those with atypical depression may eat more and gain weight.

3. Excessive Sleepiness: They may feel very tired and sleep more than usual (hypersomnia).

4. Heavy Feeling in Limbs: Some people with atypical depression describe feeling like their arms and legs are very heavy, known as leaden paralysis.

5. Sensitivity to Rejection: There’s often a heightened sensitivity to criticism or rejection, leading to feelings of being easily hurt or upset in social situations.

Please join me next week where I will continue to share more information on AtypicalDepression Disorders such as:

*What can individuals do to offset symptoms of Atypical Depression Disorder?

*What type of exercises are good for Atypical Depression Disorder?

*What is a balance diet for people affected with Atypical Depression?

Thank you for continuing to support me. Last post I said I would do a monthly post on mental health challenges, well there is a lot of information I want to cover with Atypical Depression Disorder, and I feel I would be doing you a dis-service by limiting it to one part of the subject matter. So, it is a series of information I will be sharing with you this March, maybe April?

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