Posted by gloria on May 26, 2000, at 11:13:26
When I found this description on atypical depression it hit me like a ton of bricks!
--mood reactivity (unlike "typical" depressives, can be cheered up temporaily)
--overeating or increased appetite (rather than reverse)
--oversleeping (rather than insomnia)
--high rejection sensitivity
--so-called "leaden paralysis" (i.e., patient complains of feeling "heavy", inacapable of movement or action, etc.)Well if this is fairly accurate then that describes me to a T! Especially the heavy laden feeling of motor skills. That one really stood out!
I really would like to hear more descriptions from people diagnosed with this. Maybe that is why I am having such a hard time finding the right medicine. I haven't been properly diagnosed. This really, really, sounds like me!
How does panic disorder fit into all of this? For me it feels like I have been covering up my depression, tough it out and my body just won't fight anymore and wants to fly instead. You know the fight,flight thing with panic! God this is going to be bad isn't it! Sounds like one of the harder things to get help for.
Thanks Gloria
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