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different depression types

I have been keeping track of my mood for a couple months, I have noticed different types of depression I am experiencing, the first was this brain dead lethargic one that caused a panic attack, the second is chronic irritability, which I had for a long time without knowing its a symptom of depression and the third is apathy which I feel right now, I have no motivation, no weird physical symptoms, just feel blah and tired. anyone experience cycling of these types of depressions?
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yeah, she upped my dose, its weird, i feel good today(but i wouldn't say manic) but yesterday i was so tired and depressed.
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did the doctor tell you to up the SSRI ?

Please always follow doctors instructions, because you sound to be in mixed moods and there could be something else going on

Take care of yourself
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thanks for the responses.  yeah i am trying to figure out how to solve this depression problem, i think i have had low grade depression for years and didn't even know, now i am experiencing severe depression and anxiety. i upped my ssri, so hopefully that helps.
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I agree, it sounds like your typical depression symptoms.  If you haven't sought help for this, now is the time to do it.  Take care...
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I think rather then being 'types' of depression, they are symptoms of depression.
Depression rears it's ugly head in many different ways, at different times, at different extremes.  
You may find changes as your meds change, or your life situation changes.
Depression really is whatever your symptoms are.  That's how it 'presents' itself and why it's so hard to treat.  
I had a bad gallbladder, the surgeon removed it, problem solved, I'm not concerned about it anymore and never will be.  Wouldn't it be nice if depression could be solved in such a manner!  
Bye for now.
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