Psychology of Abnormal Behavior Discussion question
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week_4_discussion.docxQuestion 1
What if you were a writer of a medical advice column, and you received this question from a reader:
I have been on Mirtazapine 45mg and Venlafaxine 225 mg for the last 3 years for PTSD, depression and an eating disorder. Following a crisis last year my psychiatrist said I would need to stay on the combination for at least 2 more years. But I have been feeling a lot better for months so I persuaded a new GP to let me start coming off them. It's been 3 weeks now and I have gone down to just 75mg of Venlafaxine. Apart from nausea I don't seem to be having withdrawal symptoms but mentally I feel bad and I am not eating properly again. I have gone down 2 dress sizes in 3 weeks. I don't want to go back on the tablets but know I am not right, I don't know what to do. Has anyone else been in this situation? (Patient. Retrieved from: http://patient.info/forums/discuss/what-should-i-do-360482).
What would be your reply?
Question 2
Why might bipolar disorder contribute to a higher risk for suicide than major depression? Support your answer with evidence from your readings.
Question 3
Jack has been diagnosed as suffering from persistent depressive disorder. Jack has experienced recurrent major depressive episodes. In the intervals between the episodes, he does not seem to return to "normal." Discuss what specific condition Jack may be experiencing.
About a paragraph or two each.
Only use the text book
Chapters 7 and 8 will help you
