Well it seems with atypical depression you feel better in reaction to something good. So is that it? Or do you have clearly defined up periods with no trigger? That's what I have. If I'm depressed good news doesn't affect me. If I'm hypo, bad news doesn't affect me.

And then I suppose what is the treatment? Is it the same? If so the. Really what does the label matter.

This is why I hate doctors. Everyone has unlimited faith when really no two doctors will ever fully agree. Only you know how you feel.