Posted by PattyG on March 6, 2000, at 21:29:37
(Putih wrote)
There is no diagnosis yet, at first he was diagnosed "depressed". He got first seroxat and then Effexor.
For an update on the situation you canalso read my last post "how to deal with a psychotic person".
See you there?
Hello again, Putih:I'm jumping around a bit here! Since you mentioned that he had been diagnosed as "depressed," I'm wondering now if it would be wise to learn more about "psychotic depression." Anyone have some knowledge to share? How old is your boyfriend? Was wondering when his symptoms began also.
As for how you should deal with his anger.....I guess I would say that even if he's ill, you shouldn't have to feel as though you need to stick around and be mistreated. I would think you can be kind and supportive, but remove yourself when he's raging. Even if you don't say anything about it, I'd be willing to bet he'll catch on. We have a friend who is Bipolar and he can drift sometimes into "shades of Schizoaffective MD or Schizophrenia".....I just try to be as calm as possible and to take his concerns seriously. But if he starts getting agitated and angry, I take him home or end the visit - it's done politely, however. Good luck. I admire your loyalty.
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