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The study indicates that approximately 23% of depression patients exhibit a pattern linked to circadian rhythm disorder, characterized by delayed sleep and wake times, nighttime wakefulness, excessive sleep, and seasonal mood changes. These individuals tend to experience more severe depressive episodes and display symptoms such as suicidal thoughts and weight gain. They also show a lower response to conventional treatments like SSRIs and SNRIs and have genetic associations with disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. The research suggests that circadian rhythm disruption may contribute to the onset of depression, and that regulating daily rhythms could serve as a future treatment approach, although the study did not directly test the effectiveness of therapies like bright light or melatonin. Currently, this pattern is not classified as an independent diagnosis within official criteria, and researchers call for further studies to deepen understanding of the relationship.
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