How to treat atypical depression?

Kevin Mangelschots·22/07/2025·0 comments

Treatment options

  • Medication
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    • SSRIs and SNRIs are still commonly used and often effective, though the evidence is mixed.
    • Bupropion may also help, specifically for symptoms like hypersomnia and low energy.
  • Psychotherapy
    • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is efficient for managing rejection sensitivity and harmful thinking patterns.
    • Interpersonal therapy (IPT) can help address relationship issues, which are often substantial in this subtype.
  • Lifestyle support
    • Regular exercise (moderate to high intensity).
    • Structured sleep routine.
    • Balanced diet (reducing simple carbs and sugar, which are often craved in atypical depression).

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Hi there, I’m Kevin Mangelschots! A little more about myself: - I'm 33 years old. - I’m a registered, licensed, and practicing therapist with a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. - Currently practicing at a rehabilitation center located in Belgium. Longtime fitness and gaming enthusiast. - Turned towards psychology, philosophy, mental health, and self-improvement to improve my chronic depression. - My goal is to share evidence-based information with the world that I know is helpful and useful to improve depression and overall well-being. In short, I’m just a guy trying to make sense of the world by thinking about ideas, studying psychology, philosophy, and mental and physical health. I strive to apply my degree in healthcare (occupational therapy) to explain concepts as clearly as possible, based on current research findings.

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