Posted by Bill LL on October 21, 2004, at 13:43:13
In reply to Psychotic Depression, posted by Neal S on October 20, 2004, at 22:30:34
I saw that you got helpful responses concerning medication. I'm sometimes an alarmist so don't be scared by my comments. But I think that every conceivable possibility should be investigated.
I would ask the doctor if it could possibly be a brain tumor. I have never heard of anyone getting a brain tumor leading to your son's symptoms, but I just like to check all possibilities.
Also, do you think it's possible that your son started taking recreational drugs last month?
> My 15 year old son, who until last week was a calm, good-natured, level-headed kid, had a psychotic episode last week, and is still hospitalized with severe, and dangerous delusions. The only warning was a sense that he was becoming depressed over the last couple of months. He is being given Risperdal, and while he now says "He can't feel any emotions," his delusions are just as severe as ever, a week after beginning the medication. He's still hospitalized. Has anyone out there not responded to Risperdal? Is there another medication that might work better for him? Any advice will help.
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