Posted by SLS on December 16, 2009, at 6:53:14
In reply to Re: Atypical Depression versus Bipolar Depression » SLS, posted by bleauberry on December 15, 2009, at 18:34:01
I think I understand better what you are trying to communicate.
I would agree that many, if not most, psychiatrists do not check for organic or other explanations for the symptoms they are presented with, even though the DSM is very specific to suggest that such a step be taken to diagnose major depressive disorder.
"D. The symptoms are not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition (e.g., hypothyroidism)."
I don't think that the concept of diagnostics is irrelevant. It just might not be implemented properly.
- Scott
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