[Lovethedove]

Just wondering, thanks.

[Skeezyks]

Here's a link to an article, from PsychCentral's archives, on the subjects of atypical depression & bipolar disorder:

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/bipol...er-depression/

[Rohag]

To the best of my lay knowledge, these are not synonymous terms.

Here's a recent professional journal article on the subject: Atypical depression: current perspectives, authors Dorota Łojko and Janusz K Rybakowski

The concept of AD [Atypical Depression] has evolved through the years, and currently, in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), Fifth Edition, the specifier of depressive episode with atypical feature is present for both diagnostic groups, that is, depressive disorders and bipolar and related disorders.

From this I understand both families of disorders, depression and bipolar, can be sub-categorized in atypical forms.

Of course, that doesn't mean laypersons and even professionals won't use the term any way they want. You'll have to ask whoever is using "atypical depression."

[considerthelilies]

In my case, yes.

There was more to it than the depressive phases being atypical though. I had a few mixed episodes that were rather scary. Hypomania from an ad helped complete the picture and looking back over my life, it all makes a lot more sense.

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by Rohag

To the best of my lay knowledge, these are not synonymous terms.

Here's a recent professional journal article on the subject: Atypical depression: current perspectives, authors Dorota Łojko and Janusz K Rybakowski
From this I understand both families of disorders, depression and bipolar, can be sub-categorized in atypical forms.

Of course, that doesn't mean laypersons and even professionals won't use the term any way they want. You'll have to ask whoever is using "atypical depression."

I bow to the wisdom and knowledge of this Wise Elder

NO sarcasm here

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by Skeezyks

Here's a link to an article, from PsychCentral's archives, on the subjects of atypical depression & bipolar disorder:

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/bipol...er-depression/

Thanks Skeezyks