Atypical Depression: Understanding the "Atypical" Symptoms
*Corresponding Author:Received Date: May 01, 2024 / Published Date: May 26, 2024
Citation: Wang O (2024) Atypical Depression: Understanding the "Atypical" Symptoms. J Addict Res Ther 15: 657.DOI: 10.4172/2155-6105.1000657
Copyright: © 2024 Wang O. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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Abstract
Atypical depression, a variant of major depressive disorder (MDD), presents unique challenges. This abstract highlights the key characteristics that differentiate atypical depression from typical MDD. Mood reactivity, where positive events bring temporary mood lifts, is a hallmark. Other atypical symptoms include hypersomnia, increased appetite, and rejection sensitivity. The cause of this variation is still being explored, but treatment approaches similar to MDD with potential benefits from specific medications and therapy are available.