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Suffering From Depression

How do I get my husband to realize he needs to be on an anti-depressant ?When I went with him to a Drs. appt. our family physician refused to prescribe anything unless he asked for it. He is emotionally abusive to me,my children and Grandchildren. I am on the brink of leaving.
Wed, 23 Apr 2014
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I think, he has underline psychosis. In that case, he needs antipsychotic. You can not convince a patient with psychosis to take medicine. In his case, either you should think about admission in hospital or give him antipsychotic in form of injection. With that, you would able to improve in few days. Rest, you can discuss with his psychiatrist.

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Suffering From Depression

Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic I think, he has underline psychosis. In that case, he needs antipsychotic. You can not convince a patient with psychosis to take medicine. In his case, either you should think about admission in hospital or give him antipsychotic in form of injection. With that, you would able to improve in few days. Rest, you can discuss with his psychiatrist. Thanks