Atypical depression is a common mood disorder. It is a subtype of chronic depression. If often starts at a young age and women have higher incidence rate than men. Symptoms of atypical depression is more special: they often have abnormal emotions, being restless and helpless; increased appetite; increased food intake and weight gain; increased sex drive; difficulty falling asleep, over sleep or excessive daytime drowsiness. Atypical depression patients are more likely to suffer from other mental disorders, such as panic disorder, social phobia, avoidance personality disorder, or body dysmorphic disorder. Treatment: monoamine oxidase inhibitor and 5-serotonin reuptake inhibitors are usually effective.
How is Atypical depression treated in practice?