Masked depressive episode
Masked depression usually presents as a series of somatic symptoms with the patient denying low mood.
Typical symptoms include:
- tiredness
- lack of drive
- anhedonia
- hypochondria
Once organic causes for the symptoms have been excluded a trial of antidepressant medication should be given.
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