Posted by BrightEyed+Blueberry on May 7, 2008, at 15:15:25
In reply to Re: EMSAM Success Story, posted by KarenRB53 on May 7, 2008, at 14:53:38
Yes I would agree EMSAM (and MAOIs in general, as goes the latest research) is good for atypical depression! As that is how I would explain me--I had "reversed" vegetative symptoms - I could sleep all night and *then* all day + a nap for good measure!--and I loved to eat. (Still like to eat!) And there is the distinction (from "melancholic" depression) of having mood reactivity I could always experience improved mood in response to happy occurrences.
Then there is that stuff about rejection sensitivity--check that box for me (who isn't a little rejection-sensitive?--but is that an esteem issue or co-dependent issue...for me anyways....I now can try to "not care better"--remain functional by cognitively deciding not to behave/ reacting / dwelling on rejection, and then feelings wax and wane as it is so...but I digress)--but not sure if that characteristic is still technically on the table.
Why it's called "atypical" when it's pretty common--especially in women, for some reason, I don't know.
I've read a bunch of research by a doctor named...last name is Thase...I may have the articles and can post some pointers to them or email them or whatever the protocol is here if anyone's interested....
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