Can a Depressed Person Have Good Days? - Atypical Depression
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- Опубликовано: 8 май 2024
- Usually we think of someone who is moderately to severely depressed as being very sad and unresponsive to things. Maybe even zombie like. But that isn’t always how it looks. But when it does look like this, we call it having melancholic features or a melancholic depression.
When someone is able to have good days or still enjoy some things, we call it having atypical features or an atypical depression. Atypical depression is the most common way depression looks.
Here’s a comparison of the two types:
Atypical
Mood lifts
More appetite
Leaden paralysis
Rejection sensitive
Worse in afternoon
Melancholic
Always sad
Less appetite
Slowed or agitated
Guilt focused
Worse in morning
Atypical depression has been shown to respond better to a different kind of antidepressant called monoamine oxidase inhibitors or MAOI’s. These drugs aren’t used as much as they once were 20-30 years ago before the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRI’s came out. Those would be medications like Prozac, Zoloft and Lexapro. These medications have less side effects overall, so they are better tolerated. But they are not as good for atypical depression.
The MAOI’s fell out of favor because they have a lot of drug interactions and a serious interaction with foods high in tyramine. If you consume those foods while taking one of these drugs you could have a hypertensive crisis where your blood pressure shoots up very high. And This could be fatal. So people taking the medication were given a list of foods that you couldn’t eat while you were on the medicine. Some of these foods were aged cheeses and wine. You also have to be very careful taking certain prescription and non-prescription medications including some allergy medications. Those interactions could cause serotonin syndrome which could also make you very sick to where you need to go to the hospital.
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the worst depression is when you function normally, but one lacks desire to change life because it does not suck enough.
Short, youre stuck.
That does sound miserable 😒
@@DrTraceyMarks
I have kind of an odd question... Im a 23 yr old who has BPD (not that this matters in this question). I used to baby sit two young (3 &4 yr olds) boys, when the 3 yr old would either: say he has to use the restroom, then stands, stare at me and pees on himself (which to me felt on purpose but hes 3) OR dump toys out all over. Then he'd see me get visibly upset, id say (sometimes yell) something like "why, now help me clean this up"? He'd drop to the floor automatically like a rag doll and began to cry screaming "I can't... I cant move my legs/arms". Id try to pick him up but eventually id have to leave him and he'd be fine and moving minutes later. So finally the question is was he experiencing some type of "leaden paralysis"??? Or something else??
Ne, oder? Completely understand this feeling
Cheers for this, been searching for "how to remove depression from mind" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Hanincoln Nanlivia Framework - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my brother in law got amazing results with it.
This was absolutely me
That moment when you have features of both atypical and melancholic depression :'v
Yes it happens not everyone fits cleanly and who won subtype
I switch between the two, now im atypical again
I have symptoms of both, too. It switches from time to time.
I have more symptoms associated with the "atypical" feature, but a couple of the "melancholic" ones actually fit me better.
Ahhhhhh, BP2 DISORDER. Such a joy to behold!
Not. 😩😩😩
Yeah, I fit in the atypical, except of feelling better in the morning, for me it's the worse in the morning on the days it hits, and almost every time it happens I also get euforic in the evening, my entire percepton gets shifted, but I gues it's because of the hpd
This was very helpful, thank you! My depression is certainly "atypical" and it helps to know my depression isn't "wrong" or illegitimate just because it doesn't match the symptoms of melancholic depression.
@to be deleted I'm sorry you live with this too
@to be deleted how ya feeling right now?!
I definitely have a lot of symptoms of atypical depression, and i always feels like I can't talk about it with anyone because it feel like I'm being dramatic. Thank you for making this video
Indeed. "You seem alright to me", " Come on, you don't look depressed", " if you were depressed, you would bé in bed all day"....are you referring to these kind of comments? 😁
I know you are not supposed to self diagnose, but Atypical Depression is literally how I feel. All the time
Same. I reached out to teacher about it years ago but he said it’ll pass. It’s been two years and I’ve been waiting to feel happier even tho my outlook and life style has kinda changed the feeling in me have still lingered. And I’m unsure of what to do, since no one takes me seriously.
Honestly, self diagnosis isn't as bad as people make it out to be -- do proper research first and seek treatment. It's important to recognize that some people simply can't afford it either. Just be cautious with self diagnosing.
@@nightshademasquerade4703 got diagnosed with depression 3 months after I commented this. 👀
Ah, leaden paralysis. Going from squatting heavy weights to not being able to stand up from my bed. Good times.
I’ve struggled with Depression since I was a child. I feel like I teeter back and forth between the two types sometimes. This really helps me understand my disorder though, thank you!
I definitely go back and forth as well, though this video was helpful to see how many of my symptoms that present at the same time tend to fall into either one category or the other.
Me: having depression
Also me: enjoying something or having a good day
My anxiety: you see? you’re overacting
yes at times i try to convince myself that i’m faking it and that’s it’s not real, it truly tiring
@McKayla Marille I’m getting pretty convinced mine is probably a placebo effect at this point, the things I do confuses me.
Yeah same here. When I am Happy in happy moments, I try to convince myself that I am alright, I don't have depression or I was just faking it. But then again after some time, Depression kicks in so hard, life becomes shit again.
@@IISuperw If you have access to a therapist or doctor you should really see one. Even being in therapy for a month or so can give you the tools to find and maintain a better balance. It's helping me.
Its actually just feeling happy for something and then immediately after feeling guilty for even smiling
I am bipolar and my depression always confuses me because some episodes I am sleeping in, always tired, eat more - then some episodes I can’t sleep, eat, and I am super anxious...this kind of episode confuses me because some times I rely on my sleep patterns to know if I am manic. This breakdown of atypical and melancholy depression really helps figure out my disorder just a little bit better. I think this will also help me better understand if I am having a mixed episode, or if I am just experiencing melancholy depression. Your videos have been very helpful for the last year and a half since I was diagnosed. Thank you for the upload.
Thank you so much!. I low key thought that I was crazy for thinking that I was depressed because I’m able to go to school and kind of socialize. I’m an African and depression is something that isn’t really acknowledged or talked about as it should be. Thank you so much
As a Nigerian I can attest to this, it’s difficult dealing with mental health in These parts
Leaden paralysis - for me it is SO severe that I'm often suicidal in the mornings. It feels like I can never ever get out of bed, thus never ever earn money, ask for help, get up to eat/shower, it brings me to this very lonely very very dark place, with an awake mind but a body unable to respond. Why is this not being taken seriously being medical professionals? I've mentioned this so often, begging for help. It will one day be my killer, maybe then they'll understand how severely one's life is affected by something so 'simple'.
Hi Vicky thecat... I have this same type of depression!!! Oh my gosh, I didn't think anyone else suffered from the same thing. I've been researching types of depression forever and have never heard any describe it exactly the way I do. 😊😊😊 I used to wake up and be completely unable to move, even if I was uncomfortable or in pain, I just laid there for hours. I was suicidal, planning how to do it, and actively getting rid of things so no one would have to clean up after me, but even when I was so depressed all I could do was lay there. The longest I laid in bed was 23-24 hours without getting up to even use the bathroom. The longest I haven't showered was 21 days, didn't brush my teeth for 11 days, didn't cut my hair for a year, had to chop it all off bc it was getting tangled bc I never had the energy/motivation to brush it. I barely ate anything, I lost a lot of weight. I'm only a few pounds away from being underweight. I only ate 300-700 calories a day, sometimes I didn't eat for 5 days at a time. I haven't been able to work for 1.5 years, and my work history prior to that was very spotty. I was working about 14 hours a week. I felt/feel like no one would understand how bad it was, that they would think I was just being lazy or making it up for attention. I thought they would just tell me to get a job and I won't be depressed (doesn't work like that bc I've worked full time and overtime and was still depressed lol).
It turns out I am an INFJ (rare personality), I have Avoidant PD (fear of abandonment and judgement), OCPD (not OCD!!), anorexia, cotard delusions (tho that has gotten better since I've learned about GI health), crazy bad depression that meets the criteria for several different types including PMDD. I highly recommend that you check out Frank James' old videos (he's an INFJ), ck2d (the only AvPD source I've been able to find), ocpd: my life in debris (he has OCPD not OCD), Dr. Todd Grande's videos on personality disorders (not the murder mystery type videos he does), and of course Dr. Tracey Marks' videos! She made a video called "Brain Zaps and Antidepressants - Why Do they Happen?
" that inspired me to get on a low dose of Prozac. I had tried Citalopram years ago and hated it. I felt like a zombie. Prozac has helped tremendously, as well as learning about psychology and different types of personalities (MBTI). You can't change who you are, you can't change the world, but there is something remarkably helpful about understanding that it's NOT YOUR FAULT. Also, my mother turns out to be a communal narcissist, which explains a lot. That was hard to accept. Patrick Teahan LICSW makes videos about recovery from Narc parents (they are not narc bashing). The type of person I'm most likely to fall in love with is Histrionic (pathological cheater) and/or Narcissists. Idk if there is anyone that I'd feel comfortable spending my life with, but being alone is far better than being with toxic people. I'm working on building a life that I will be happy to live, alone.
💜💜💜 I hope all this helps you!!! Good luck!! 💜💜💜
@@unhealthyinfj3530 Thank YOU soo much - for sharing your story, for sharing what you've tried, what has helped you. Truly truly thankful. It is only people who suffer the same way as we do that probably can understand the severity of it all. I'm the least lazy person I know - always top of my class, always a workaholic, but just like you, my cv has many holes in them. What were they? Me unable to move in the morning. My limbs not working, my brain not able to send the signals to say 'ok, get up now, you stink/you need to eat/drink'. I even peed many times in my bed while fully awake because I could not get up. I will look into everything you wrote about. Thanks again; let's stay strong together, fight our demons, fight them for future generations, raise awareness. Wish you all the best in life.
This used to happen to me. Trust me when I say this. I know how you feel. Im better now and have very few episodes because I keep praying to God. If you want I will pray for you as long as I have permission.
@@vickythecat1741 I should also mention that I split my Prozac tablets, I take half in the am and half in the evening. The first week or two I experienced some hypomania (insomnia, irritability, talking to myself lol), but I was also exposed to a very stressful life event the same day I started taking it, and the trigger came back a few times after that. The hypomania wasn't anywhere near as bad as what people with full blown mania experience, so I stayed on, and like I said, it faded. Splitting the pill might help you if you experience that, but be careful not to overdose if you decide to switch your pill schedule (don't take a full pill at night, then half a pill in the am, bc you'll be over.. take half a pill or skip a day after you've taken it for awhile).
Also btw, I just got some blood results back... I have very low white blood cells, low platelets (maybe a clotting disorder, hopefully not cancer..), and low TSH (hyperthyroidism, perhaps Addison's). As I said earlier I haven't been able to work for 1.5 years. I have also had a ton of medical problems that were never diagnosed despite seeing multiple specialists years ago. For the past few years I have felt that I had an autoimmune disease, bc my energy level has been so low. My new hospital is so great.. they have an online system where I can see my test results as soon as they are posted, and they list what the normal ranges are so I can see where I stand. Very easy to understand. As I said my mood is so much better, but my energy level is very, very low. Perhaps you should consider getting some blood tests done as well? You might have some type of adrenal/cortisol/thyroid fatigue syndrome that is either causing or contributing to your depression.. It's never simple, is it? I hope you're able to figure it all out soon!! Best wishes 💜💜💜
Not that I'd ever wish this level of misery on anyone, but I am so happy to have found someone else who has been thru the same thing. Makes me feel so much less alone!! Thank you!! 💜💜💜😊😊😊
@@christiafisher5995 I'm not religious, but certainly wouldn't be offended if you did that 😊 I will keep you both in my heart, bc I know as well as you do that it is not easy to get thru that type of depression. I'm glad to hear you are doing better! Sometimes I can feel one coming on, I've even cried a couple of days, but it was NOWHERE near as bad as it was before. I can move. I can get out of bed. I am able to shake off the sadness and find something else to do. I never thought I'd be able to do that. I hope you continue to do well 💜💜💜
My first trip to a mental health professional was when I was 10. I'm 60 now.
That long ago they really didn't have a handle on what I was suffering and my parents were told "I'd grow out of it". I never did and the depression was bad, fast forward and my first daughter passed away. It was like the worst gut punch you can imagine. 2 years later my wife left with my next daughter who I've never known. I've been homeless 4 times, never had much of anything to my name. I've been a very mean person and found out that people who hang around people like me were mean people.
Now that I'm 60 and on medication I am living with my mom because her and I are the last ones. When she's gone it'll be just me. I'll make it, I always do, just have lived a sad life....
I'm so sorry John :( I will pray for you!!
Aww! I am so sorry, John! I hope things get better for you.
I’m sorry 🥺
I hope your doing okay
I'm very sorry and I do hope things get better. 🙂
Clicked on this so fast!
Lol me too😂
Thanks both of you for watching!
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@@DrTraceyMarks my brain I also can't use and the hallusionations is so many
@@DrTraceyMarks sorry to be such a nuisance my pills almost done and don't get to a hospital all so expensive here doc please come back to me please what I've asked earlier
Thank you 🙏you are the only one that has made things clearer and I can understand what's going on with me and have both of these its hard work but now I understand more which makes it a bit easier thank you xx stay well ⚘🕊
This is amazing. I've never seen a distinction between these two. Your channel is so informative, I really love it.
Thank you for these videos. They're so clear and straightforward, which is exactly what a depressed person needs when they're not feeling or thinking their best. You've been a great help!
So grateful that I understand this illness that has plagued me my whole life. You are a blessing, Dr Tracy
I have chronic depression, I’ve been diagnosed with it by 3 different therapists, and I definitely have those atypical depression symptoms that you named. Thankfully SSRIs and therapy has helped me deal with it better.
It's been such a blessing finding your work, your videos have helped immensely with assessing myself - it's equipped me with a bit of a head for what to tell my family doctor to explain what I'm going through to get the help I need to work through the problems even my symptoms get worse, I just seem to find another video of yours with precisely what I need to know.
It's been extremely comforting and the style you do these in really adds to that
Thank you so so much Dr. Marks!
It’s harder to live than die. I’ve lived with this all of my life. I’m just tired of being depressed. Life is too hard.
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Dr.Marks
Your presentations are elegant in delivery.
Despite being a specialist, you truly seem to care about those you treat and a trully listen.
Thank you, Dr. Tracey, I'm a Psychology student, and I'm here to thank you for your channel, it really helped me with Abnormal Psyc Class as well as other classes. Appreciate your effort, please keep it up.
Thanks for explaining these nuances of depression. I love that you are a real doctor and have made it a mission to educate us. Thank you!
Thanks Dr. Marks. These kind of videos are really important, too many people simply doesn't belive depressed people who doesn't fit a certain stereotype.
So much important information without price. Dr. Marks thank you.
Thanks for this video Dr. I noticed I was experiencing the symptoms of depression but thought it was impossible because I don’t feel sad all day every day. Today I learned about atypical depression and how this might be what I’m experiencing. Thank you so much.
I don’t know how you remember all of this info. You are amazing. Thank-you for these vids.
Thank you for this clear, no -frills, informative , video. My mood lifted just from coming to understand what sort of depression I experience, and knowing that it's possible to have features of both melancholic and atypical. "Leaden paralysis" answered the question as to why I sometimes feel like there are weights all over my body. After seeing this, I'm now considering that the "fibromyalgia" I'm about to be seen for, may instead be depression, or that depression may be co-occuring.
Thank you for the informative , helpful video. I have major depressive disorder and I get confused because sometimes I laugh one day at something on tv or in real life but the depression doesn't leave. It's hard to explain because people/family expect me to act suicidal, but when I feel ok one day, they think I'm not depressed. It's like "you don't look depressed" so you must not be depressed. Many people don't realize that a person can be depressed and suicidal and hide it.
Hi Dr. Marks, New subscriber here! I’m enjoying your videos very much, and like the format of useful information that isn’t drawn out into a lengthy explanation. It captures my interest better. I really liked the explanation differentiating Atypical vs. Melancholic depression. It clarified a lot for me. I’ve been diagnosed BiPolar2 Depressed for many years, well maintained on Effexor and Lamictal, but the descriptions you gave, describe me perfectly on any given day, having features of both types. I guess what I’m trying to say is that it gives me some degree of consolation knowing there is a name and an explanation for how I feel, and i will no longer feel the need to justify it when I have the good days or the not so good days (I don’t like to assign “bad” to what I see as normal for me). Thanks again. I look forward to more of your videos.
You are a clear, precise, great speaker. I enjoy your very helpful videos! I watch them in regards to my mother and family. Thank God there's nothing wrong with me hahaha! Thank you again!
You’re welcome, and thank you. I’m glad they’re helpful for understanding your family. That’s a very good reason to watch them.😊
Thank you. I was diagnosed with Major depression disorder with recurrent episodes and atypical features. I didn’t understand until seeing your video. It’s gotten worse but I’m glad I have a better understanding
Love these videos, so full of good information! Thank you Dr. Marks!
I always thought something was up with me but couldn't exactly say I was depressed but this video really pinned it down...I wake up at noon a lot, like 4pm and 6pm even, I have so little energy every day to the point where people ask me if I have even eaten anything(I eat fairly healthy), and I'm overly sensitive to what others are signaling in interactions. My head is generally always in a funk, and I thought everyone was like this in their adulthood, but then found out that some people actually spring out of bed in the morning and get going.
I've always felt guilty for having good moments... It makes me feel like an impostor.. And I am desperately concerned with being authentic. I use humor as a coping mechanism, and i don't look depressed when i'm laughing at a funny joke. This has been so hard to deal with.
Thank you so much for your videos! They are so helpful. I like how you explain the medical terms and break down certain types of disorders.
*_This was a great vid! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!_*
I read in a book once about a character who “didn’t ever live life well.”. I instantly related to that description. I think my father was like this and I see parts of this in my children. It breaks my heart because in general we are very happy people! The atypical is so spot on... most nights I can’t bare to close my eyes...it’s like having this heavy blanket on and off my body...when I’m free of it, I feel like a million bucks!
Another great video Dr. Your uploads are so generous aa well as easy to follow. I wait every Wednesday night (Australian time) for your uploads to appear. I hope you stay well.
yes Jeff try to look for signs and search what symptoms u have what makes u happy what turns down ur mood and energy level etc
Thanks so much Jeff.. That’s so cool that you look forward to Wednesday’s. I guess it’s currently Thursday morning for you (and Wednesday night here). I’m working hard to stay well and you do the same 😊
Dr. Tracy Marks, thank you 🙏 for making all these video’s, they are so good and full of info. I have dysthymia disorder and also get depressions with it. Double depressions. But this video was also very helpful. You make things very clear and explain a lot about all the other mental health diseases. There are so many and it’s so important that people get the right diagnosis. ❤️
Thank you. I’m glad you find the video is helpful.
I feel like I'm chasing my good days and when I don't have it I become more melancholy, exacerbating the feeling of me just wanting to be happy or even content consistently
Soooo glad I found you dr Tracy 💗💗💗💗💗 keep it up please!!!!
I love her videos, she’s such a great explainer. Interesting.
Thank you so much for this video. I felt like you were describing me. I always felt "atypical" but now I know I'm not totally crazy are alone.
Outstanding - very well explained. I totally relate to Atypical - thank you for helping me figure it out so I can get help.
U r amazing, thanks alot for all this quality content 👌🏻
As always, you are right on time. Your videos help me grow as an individual, a leader and a clinician. I will continue to share the knowledge, share your videos and of course share the love for health and wellness. Keep up the great work. Regards Dr. Tré #StaySafe #StayWell
Thank you TE. And you stay well too 👍🏽😊
What a coincidence i was feeling so low today... Damn we love you Dr. Tracey thanks for your videos and all your efforts.
Thanks so much Will!
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Hi Molly. I’m not at a half million yet! Lol! The next level is the gold play button which is 1 million subscribers. I’m not going to hold my breath for that, But I would be ecstatic if I got there. 😊
I feel that I have something in the middle of both
Me too 💯 I have some of each
I have severe depression and I needed this.
Hugs and kisses from above 🍧🍨
@@rashimasimmons7583 Thank you very much and same to you
So helpful! Thank you for posting!! 💜
You’re welcome.😊
This gave me so many answers. Knowing that this is actually a diagnosis and not me lying to myself or pretending... Taking this information to my psychiatrist
Brilliant and so helpful.
Lots of different symptoms that many might not know about, thanks so much for sharing!
You’re welcome Dr. B 😊
Once again, another informative video. Thank you!
Thanks ever so much Anthony. I really appreciate it. ❤️
I have all the atypical depression symptoms. Thank you so much for this video
Wonderful video with clear explanations (as usual). Thank you! Could you explain in a future video how depression works within C-PTSD, let’s say when it is only a secondary issue to C-PTSD and chronic trauma?
Wow! First time I've ever heard someone actually acknowledge atypical depression! I totally fit the description with the only exception being the depression is usually worse in the morning. Are any of the MAOIs more "mild"? The SSRIs have only been effective in the short term and have a particular side effect that really impacts my quality of life. Thanks for any direction you can give!
Short videos work for me. Issues are complicated like this and its hard to take in a lot of information you are depressed. So thank you.
Thank you Christia. I try to keep them brief and focused on one issue at a time.
It must be possible to have a mixture of both because I'm on both sides of the spectrum. I have just found a channel that will finally give me a better quality of life. I do not want to take meds. Thank you Dr. Marks! As you spoke of in another video I will try a path of mindfulness. I also realize that certain types of food, obesity and lack of exercise can contribute to my problems. That being said it's hard as hell for me right now to string 3 good days together. When I do I'll let y'all know.
Thank you for understanding
Thank you! Dr. M
Thanks for sharing this video. You seem to have a lot of room for subtlety in your mind for issues such as depression, which is refreshing (and rare). I don't know if you agree or not, but for me the atypical depression feels more like a symptom of something else that also deserves attention. I am personally thinking of CPTSD. I'd love to hear your thoughts on whether different types of depression indicate a primary vs. secondary area of treatment.
Hi Barry thanks for your question. Depression can certainly come along with other problems like personality disorders and even medical problems. Depression can be a manifestation of gluten intolerance Or a parrot after a heart attack or stroke. But we would still treat it equally with the original disorder if the symptoms were severe enough. In other words we wouldn’t say let’s address your CPTSD first and then your depression shit resolved. We will retreat the depression simultaneously with the other problem.
Is it possible to have both atypical and melancholic features at the same time? What happens if you do?
I also have another question: how do I distinguish whether I'm experiencing mixed mania or a mixed state vs atypical depression?
Thank you so much for this video! 💛
i'm interested in this as well
I seem to have features of both as well. I know that I definitely have Avoidant PD, which she said would most likely mean I have atypical depression, but I have 5/6 Melancholic features, and only 3/6 Atypical features.
You should check out the channel Polar Warriors, he has made a lot of videos relating to Bipolar mania, and other types of mania and depression. I'm not bipolar, but I find his videos very informative, relaxing, and helpful. 💜💜💜 Good luck
Hi Lorelei. Yes you can have both it doesn’t have to be a clean separation between the two kinds of symptoms. With mixed mania you have a combination of manic symptoms and depression symptoms. Manic symptoms are completely different from atypical features of depression. They are a lot more extreme. Watch this video I did on mixed mania ruclips.net/video/Nw-1NEwarUg/видео.html
That's crazy. The Dr answered this question. That's wonderful. I was also interested in this same dilemma. I also believe I am in very deep situational depression if there is such a thing. I'm 56 and my life has completely fallen apart these last three years. It resembles ZERO of what it was before. It's hard finding any footing.
Excellent video. Thank you.
I am SOOOO glad you posted this video! People need to understand that there are various shades of depression. Thanks, doc! 👍
Hi Dr. Marks, great information! I was diagnosed with Recurrent Brief Depression which seems to be a form of rapid cycling bipolar II. I go from 2-4 depressed days to 2-3 hypomanic days over and over. I really have to plan my life so the hypomanic days correspond with an activity or work needing to get done. It has been hard to stay in a job and relationships. I have not found much information on RBD so it may be a good topic for one of your videos. Take care!
I feel so understood right now, thank you
This Dr is great. This channel is great. So easy to understand, and a joy to listen to. I wish she were my doctor, haha. I'm going to find one, mustering up the energy to (do much anything) is a serious challenge currently. I need help but I've lost the drive and courage to help myself. I think I would be fine if I knew my rent, utilities and cable would be paid, and a small stipend for food, I'd be OK lingering away in my apartment. It's not ideal...
My problems seem such a tedious story, action seems either daunting or lacking merit. IDK... I haven't given up yet and think getting help is key,. I'm convinced talk therapy is mandated, as I'm almost certain I'm experiencing crushing situational depression. Hence I worry about a just Rx or a "quick to throw" medication (solution) to the problem. I'm not adverse to meds but I've been prescribed this as an answer already.
I'm 56 and there is nothing in my life, nothing, that is the same as it was three years ago. It took some time, but once the ground gave all footholds continued to crumble. Ugh... I go on with the laborious drivel. I haven't given up on trying to find or create a way out. I have recently stopped drinking. I believe this has to help, if that's the only thing that hasn't changed in my life then let's add that (in the plus file) to this inevitable change I'm own. Good luck to everyone and thanks Dr for your channel.
I completely relate myself to the Guilt focused one when that came up. Was one of the main reasons why i sought out help, because i just couldn't get my thoughts in line and would just come back over and over again.
THIS WAS SO HELPFUL!! Thank you 💜💜💜 I definitely have AvPD and OCPD, but I have 3/6 Atypical features and 5/6 Melancholic features. I also meet the criteria for PMDD. I started taking Prozac bc of a video you posted called "Brain Zaps and Antidepressants - Why Do they Happen?
" which explained why Prozac is sometimes more effective than other SSRIs. It has helped tremendously! I think I speak for everyone when I say that figuring out what kind of depression you have is very confusing. It's confusing even when you're emotionally stable, but when you're dysphoric, nothing seems to explain how bad you feel.
Your videos are SO helpful. You are an amazing human being!! 😊😊😊 Would you be able to make a whole video dedicated to explaining all of the different types of depression? I'm not sure if there are too many to do this. Do you know if certain types of depression are more common in certain personality types? For example, I know ENTPs are most likely to have HPD, Bipolar, Major Depressive Disorder, OCD, and that HPD can often comorbid with other Cluster B PDs. I am an INFJ, AvPD, OCPD, anorexic, have some type of depression. I often have feelings of Disgust, Fear, and Sadness. It is amazing how everything correlates to each type.. Psychology gives you all the answers to life!! 💜💜💜 Btw, I think you are an ENFP... my favorite type of people! I've had ENFP best friends my whole life. I love your personality, you just radiate creative energy! You're so spunky and unique. Never change! 💜💜💜
@Al Za I don't take any offense to that at all. You're entitled to your own opinion about things. However, personality type is not even close to the same thing as Zodiac signs. MBTI correlates to the FFM (OCEAN) that psychologists/psychiatrists use to evaluate patients. Zodiac is not scientific in the slightest bit. I've met lots of people with my Zodiac sign but totally different personalities, yet the people with my Personality type all share remarkably similar thoughts and behaviors.
That’s a great topic. I’ll Look into this and see if there’s any solid information on correlating types of depression with personalities I’m not sure if there is I’ll have to look into it.
And I I love spunky! 😊 That’s a big compliment thank you.
I'm finally going to see a psychiatrist to hopefully get a diagnosis. I feel like I have depression but not really and it makes me feel invalidated. Sometimes I even think if I'm just acting out and all of this is just in my head. It's good to know that there are different kinds of depression, makes me feel that I'm not the only one feeling like this.
You are much more knowledgeable than most I wish you were in my area
I definitely have atypical depression with PTSD and BPD features. I was on Nardil and Parnate for years and it was helpful. I was fine with all the interactions and the dietary restrictions. I actually would like to switch from taking Effexor and either go back to an older MAOI or try one of the newer ones. I will discuss this with my doctor. Thanks for enlightening me on the newer MAOI's. Have a great day and I really like your videos!
You’re welcome Giuliana. Thanks for sharing. If you switch back I hope it’s a good switch for you.
@@DrTraceyMarks Thanks. I know getting off the Effexor first will be really hard. Have a good evening!
Thank you so much for your videos. You are the closest I have to medical help. I really appreciate your vodeos.
You’re welcome B 😊
This is full of info thank you
THIS is so helpful
Hi Dr. Tracy! I just found your channel and I’m so glad I did! I have borderline personality and it’s hard to find resources for education. I was wondering if you can do a video on splitting/black and white thinking in BPD? I really want to understand this in my own relationships and perception on reality. Thank you!
That's so good. It makes it so clear.
Dr Marks,
Great video and excellent topic. I think that anyone who is on proper medications will be depression free ! I certainly am with one daily vraylar.
Thank you and have a great week
General repair
Oh I’m so glad to hear that Vraylar is working well for you. 😊👍🏽
Looks like I have some of both. My appetite decreases but I tend to sleep a lot more, feel weighed down, & can briefly enjoy something. I also have the guilt.
Thanks Dr.Tracey
Will have to listen to this again. I am bi polar and u did mention it once. Atypical actually with that wretched rejection sensitivity. Worsened by Covid or it that PTSD. Thanks, Tracey.
thanks for sharing
I feel like I resonate with atypical depression majority..... I am so grateful I found this channel..... but one that's sticks out to me about melancholic depression is being up shit from years ago and feeling bad about it and wish they could change it me 😭 and I was diagnosed with bpd and I sleep a lot even when I sleep I am still tried I am always tried
A lot of the symptoms in atypical depression fits me to the "T"! I also have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The drugs that you described sound interesting, maybe the MOI's, but I was wondering if there is something that I could add diet-wise or omit diet-wise that will help with mood? Thank you Dr. Marks! You're always a light of hope!
I now know that I have major depressive disorder with atypical features, and generalized anxiety.
An ideal party with friends would be something I'd like to engage in, and it would make me happy while I was there. However, when the party was over, the happiness drained out of me within an hour; returning me to the default low affect state.
Complicating this further, it would take significant emotional and mental energy to be at a party, even one I enjoyed. I would need long recovery periods after experiencing the things that made me happy.
Very helpful and knowledgeable video.. thanks doctor 😊
I think so too
Thank you Pankaj and John! 😊
Could you talk about kleptomania, it's treatments, and how it relates to other illnesses since I hear that it most often is comorbid with something else? I am bipolar, am going to be tested for adhd soon, and have kleptomania that peaks when I am hypomanic/manic, and my mood stabilizer/antipsychotic that help control my bipolar have helped a lot with controlling the impulses. Not removed them completely, but made them more manageable. I don't hear very much about kleptomania, it's something I am ashamed of having but would still love to hear it talked about more!
Wow, thanks for explaining this in detail! How does a psychologist tests for this? Is it solely during verbal therapy sessions?
I hate over thinking things but I do it so often, I was crying late at night and knew my friend was up and so I texted her and I was typing out that i was crying and needed someone to talk to and then she changed the subject and Asked me if I wanted to see something she made and so i had delete my message and just say sure. After that she asked what I needed her for and I didn't want to make her sad after she was happy I just said nevermind and just went to RUclips trying to find something to cheer me up and by the time I was finally able to go to bed it was 2 Am. It also sucks the fact that I wrote all this out and I just want to delete it and if I don't post it now I'm just gonna click discard
I too am both types...
Atypical
- I'm able to lift my mood with things I really enjoy, but...
Melancholic
- I find hardly anything interests me so it's difficult to engage in and thus enjoy things.
Melancholic
- Chronic appetite loss. In the day, I literally feel like I have no stomach.
Atypical
- I sleep a LONG time and am SO sleepy, mostly from 6am until 1pm, but I go to bed at 2am I've always been a night owl, which brings me to...
Melancholic
- I take half an antihistamine every night to sleep and before I did this, I would be wide awake until 2am, but instead of sleeping properly after that, I would wake up very easily and extremely early, and be wide awake, feel wired and very tense. This has been since childhood.
I've thankfully never experienced leaden paralysis.
Melancholic
- I do have major guilt. I feel I've done a lot of things and I feel a sense of hopeless panic if I dwell on them. Hence, I need the TV on all the time, avoid being anywhere without distractions (for instance, the shower or laying in bed not sleeping), and if I must be alone with my thoughts, I go into what I call "daydream mode" where I fantasise about all sorts of things I'd like to happen, have conversations in my head with people I know "in real life" (if I'm alone, I will talk out loud during these imagined conversations).
- I tend towards irritability, intolerance and impatience to, for example, slow walkers or people and things who annoy me, I get angry, feel restless and bored a lot.
- I DEFINITELY feel worse in the morning. I think I sleep so late to escape having to feel anything, and to sometimes avoid the mornings entirely. I find I start to feel less hideous and more normal after about 4pm-5pm, and it improves as the night goes on, and I can relax (somewhat) and zone out with my reality TV shows.
So maybe I lean more towards the Melancholic type.
Ur awesome Doc 😊
U have a great channel.
As usual very informative Dr. Marks. Your channel should be a accredited course. That way some of us could establish a second career.
Hi John I love that! I guess I am secretly trying to make all of you Psychiatrists. I’m gradually adding on layers of complexity and before you know it you’ll know everything I know 😃
Dr. Tracey Marks I doubt knowing every thing you know. 😎
Hi dr. Marks! Very informative video and something I never thought about. Is it possible to have both features or maybe not be under either of the two types but just under MDD? For example: I experience increased apetite but suffer from insomnia.
Thank you! I'm definitely gonna talk with my doctor about IMAO, since I was diagnosed (twice) with atypical depression, and it runs in my family(
Thank you
Yes, from Australia
Cheers
I suffer both 🤣
I'm Ah an extremist, huff