Posted by cybercafe on April 18, 2003, at 23:26:12
In reply to Melancholic depression, posted by Questionmark on April 18, 2003, at 0:56:08
melancholic depression involves no mood reactivity, insomnia, hypophagia, less rejection sensitivity
i believe the most effect treatment is thought to be TCAs
> i've read alot of stuff about atypical depression and what meds can be better for it (e.g., MAOIs esp Nardil), but i rarely see much on melancholic-type depression. i do find that the differences overlap so much that the distinction is kind of a stupid one, er, ambiguous one, for the most part, but nevertheless there seems to be some validity to it/them. i still don't really understand the differences that much besides the technical/offical stuff they list in the DSM-IV.
> i think i definitely have melancholic depression and some aspects of atypical as well-- so i guess i have what would be called "mixed." Anyway my question in all of this is-- what meds are especially helpful for melancholic depression (that would be good for atypical as well hopefully)? i read that TCAs can be good, and that SSRIs can be also-- some articles say TCAs are better some say they are about equal. But i haven't been able to come across anything regarding MAOIs or other antidepressants. Does anyone know or have any experience with what might be helpful. Do you think Parnate would be good? Any help would be most appreciated.
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