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How To Overcome Depression Having Hypersomnia?

Hello, my name is Julia. I am 18 years old and I'm worried I may be suffering from Atypical Depression. I don't know what to do. I'm studying abroad at the moment and I don't know if I should tell my family. I know that I either am suffering from a sleeping disorder (hypersonmia) or on my way of developping one. Please help. I have no idea what I should do...
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Hi dear

I understand your concern about atypical depression.

Atypical depression suggest bipolar depression.

though there is diff. Btw this two but more or less treatment line are same.

This kind of treatment treated with SSRI. SSRI is the choice in atypical depression.

Combination like escitalopram with bupropion is very useful to treat it.

We can add lithium if needed.
So there are many different type and different modalities available.

Consult best psychiatrist and get help.

I hope I have answered your concern.

Still if you have a query then feel free to ask.

Happy to help you.

Thank you.
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How To Overcome Depression Having Hypersomnia?

Hi dear I understand your concern about atypical depression. Atypical depression suggest bipolar depression. though there is diff. Btw this two but more or less treatment line are same. This kind of treatment treated with SSRI. SSRI is the choice in atypical depression. Combination like escitalopram with bupropion is very useful to treat it. We can add lithium if needed. So there are many different type and different modalities available. Consult best psychiatrist and get help. I hope I have answered your concern. Still if you have a query then feel free to ask. Happy to help you. Thank you.