Sluggish depression symptoms

Unfortunately, no routine tests exist that can measure levels of brain chemicals—at least, not yet. But we can infer these levels by the types of depression and the clusters of symptoms that people manifest. Depending on which chemicals are imbalanced, you may tend toward anxious depression, agitated depression, or sluggish depression, each of which is a relatively distinct syndrome with its own behaviors and personality characteristics. 

Symptoms of Dopamine/Norepinephrine Depletion, or Sluggish Depression ... 

When a depressant drug like methaqualone is stopped abruptly, the body responds by overreacting to the substance s absence. Functions such as heart rate that were slowed by the depressant will suddenly accelerate, often erratically. Conversely, withdrawal of a stimulant drug can cause an overall sluggishness that results in depression and extreme fatigue. These changes result in very uncomfortable and potentially life-threatening physical symptoms, called withdrawal syndrome. 

Mild acute and chronic intoxication from barbiturates is similar to that associated with alcohol, including symptoms of sluggishness, slurred speech, poor memory, and difficulty in thinking. Its effect with alcohol, another CNS depressant, is additive. Death can occur from intake of barbiturates with large amounts of alcohol. 

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