I found out my best friend for years (basically my girflriend) has clinical depression a few weeks ago (by researching online). She took those online tests and had 9/10 symptoms. I talked to her mother, and my best friend n her mom agreed it'd be best to go see the therapist after finals (this upcoming week). It's been really tough, and i think it has gotten worse.
When she gets mad at me, she has these "episodes", she starts cussing at me, telling me she hates me (i know she doesn't mean it), she begins to rock back and forth, breathing hard (kind of life a monster honestly =\), she starts scratching herself, screaming, and acting well...crazy. It's kinda scary. Thing is sometimes she won't even remember, or if she does, she doesn't realize why she has those outburts....What exactling is going on when she has these outbursts??
2006-12-04 08:14:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
your friend is showing a lot more than signs of clinical depression. She is showing signs of psychosis or psychotic break. She is in need of professional help now, not after finals, not tomorrow, now. She needs to be evaluated by a psychiatrist, not a therapist. She cannot control herself, doesn't remember her actions....you or her mom, need to take control and get her some help. NOW, not later.
2006-12-04 08:18:42 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am no psychologist, so take this for what it's worth, but have you ever heard of borderline personality disorder? Depression is one major component of the condition. Regardless, consider that anyone who is clinically depressed finds it almost impossible to show ANY emotion, even anger, so if she gets that enraged, I would definitely assume something else is going on too. My best advice is to suggest (very carefully and gently) that she seek help from someone qualified. I think you have done a good thing by enlisting the help of her family.
2006-12-04 17:06:42 · answer #2 · answered by randyken 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your friend to the nearest hospital and have her evaluated by a psychiatrist. She needs in-patient care, ASAP. It sounds like a Thorazine regimen would do her good.
2006-12-04 16:49:33 · answer #3 · answered by CM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might be helpful
http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/
2006-12-04 20:30:50 · answer #4 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋