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I've always wondered what the difference between agitated depression and dysphoric mania was.
Last winter I had a major depression. I was irritable, delusional, suffering from hallucinations and at times severe agitation that interfered with sleep. Someone mentioned that I probably had bipolar disorder. I didn't agree. I ended up doing some research and concluded the dysphoric mania and agitated depression are identical.
My psychiatrist told me I had psychotic depression, which I agree with since the delusions were mood congruent. I've experienced psychosis in the past and still struggle with residual symptoms that are not related to my mood. It can be hard to determine what is going on. I don't have a concrete diagnosis.
Understanding your illness and having the proper diagnosis can make a big difference so it is worth exploring all the possibilities. I've read so many posts written by people looking only for the external fix: medication. Therapy helps even for people with psychotic disorders. Coping with stress and improving one's interpersonal skills and relationships helps even in those without a PD diagnosis.
Medical conditions can explain abrupt emotional changes which are not mood swings. E.g. PCOS. Other psychiatric disorders such as ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder can as well. Definitely PTSD.
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Dx: Didgee Disorder
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