Symptoms of the condition can overlap with other types of depression, so diagnosis can sometimes be challenging.
Find out more about causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of agitated depression below.
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Diagnosing Agitated Depression
Agitated depression is diagnosed by your doctor, psychiatrist, and/or mental health provider.
Your practitioner will review your symptoms and medical history before making their diagnosis.
Your mental health provider will carefully evaluate your condition by observing your moods and behavior.
The symptoms of agitation are also more extreme and persistent than with other types of depression.
What Causes Agitated Depression?
Sometimes, the causes may not be completely clear.
Medications
Antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and/or anti-anxiety medications are also often used in combination with therapy.
Coping With Agitated Depression
Know that with treatment, agitated depression can be managed effectively.
As noted above, consistent treatment is the best way to find relief from this condition.
Getting care early in your depressive episodes also makes treatment success more likely and effective.
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