The 4 A's of Mixed Depression

Most Important Manic Symptoms in Mixed States

According to Roger McIntyre who has researched mixed states extensively the most important symptoms are the 4 A’s Anger, Agitation, Anxiety, and Attention problems.

These symptoms overlap with GAD, ADHD, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder. This make it nearly impossible to distinguish the diagnosis based on DSM criteria alone.

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[bixumbi]

I would love to be treated by a cool, patient, open-minded competent, young psychiatrist like this guy. Too bad I live in another continent lol

[benzapp]

You've mentioned these 4 As extensively. Finally a citation! Almost deserves its own video.

[Spicer-sjsq]

With respect to these symptoms, are we make a comparison to the patient's baseline symptoms or just looking at overall level of symptom expression? For instance, if a patient is already known to have ADHD, would we be looking for greater-than-normal attentional disturbance for this individual or not?