Posted by Destroyo on November 16, 2003, at 19:01:22
In reply to can depression evolve into chronic fatigue?, posted by slinky on November 15, 2003, at 20:00:26
Personally, I carefully abstained from alcohol when I was trying new medication. Medication, as presently available, doesn't work for everyone, including me, I've tried SCADS of meds and med combos. It would be irresponsible for doctors to sanction drinking alcohol "for effect", and if you love someone, you don't want to see them drink too much. But it can be a little presumptuous and patronizing to tell someone they shouldn't drink, as though that were obvious. For many people, it is not.
RE: Dad's O.C.D. vs. psychosis, well, maybe; he is what he is, and we've all had to deal with him in my family, so putting a name to it really isn't crucial. But he's also very helpful, generous and kind, except when he's having one of these (psychotic?) episodes. I simply looked up "psychosis" in the dictionary, I don't have a DSM-IV handy, I may be wrong. The dictionary definition indicated misbehaviour in which the perpetrator was oblivious to the fact that his behavior was inappropriate. Sounds about right.
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