Posted by helpme on July 4, 2006, at 19:21:04
In reply to Snap-Out of Psychotic Depression??, posted by Anne-Charlotte on January 10, 2006, at 9:38:32
Why yes- google this up:Apparently, a high dose (in hospital setting) of the abortion drug RU-486 can cure a severe psychotic depression almost immediately, but for political reasons and pressure from anti-abortionists, treatment is denied. They want the drug illegal. I think the research was done- forgive me if I get this wrong- Stanford?
> Has anyone heard of someone just snapping out of a severe depression with psychotic elements?? Presuming that it is a bio-chemical thang, how would this work?? My brother was diagnosed with severe depression about 7 months ago, refused medicinal treatment continually throughout the ordeal (and an ordeal it was, for all of us, with cutting episodes and an obsession with suicide...) with the exception of a few doses of Theralin and Stesolid, from which we felt he actually became worse, ie aggressive and hostile.... Subsequently, around two months ago, the depression developed psychotic elements, that is to say delusions, yet he continued to refuse treatment due to severe fears of prescription medication. ! As of three days ago, he is flying high. He feels subjectively great, has much energy and has been having a 'flash of brilliant work'- stating that he has not written with such insight and ease in nearly a year (he is a writer). From what I have read, this sounds like it could be a bipolar type disorder for which I believe he would need treatment. However, after nearly 8 months of attempting to convince him to be treated for his depression, I certainly can't envision his attitude to such being any more receptive, especially since he feels better than great. I am hesitant to confront him.
> Is it possible that he is in fact in remission from the depressive episode; that his mind and body have simply healed, so to speak? Maybe the illness has run it's 'due course'? I certainly hope so, and would appreciate hearing from anyone with any insights on the matter.
> Thanks,
> Anne-Charlotte
>
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