LouiseSenior Contributor
Psychotic Episode...and signs of Anorexia
Hi all, many of you know my 17 yr old son had a psychotic episode in October last year, likely to have been at least partially caused by drug use. You will probably also know that he has recovered well and been taking his anti-psychotic meds. He and I were both concerned that the meds may cause weight gain and low motivation, so we immediately cut bread, cake and biscuits out of our diet. To our satisfaction he hasn't gained an ounce. I have also monitored him for depression and there has been no sign of it thankfully.
Noticing his bad acne ( mainly on his back and shoulders), my sons psychiatrist recommended we take him to a skin specialist who prescribed a common, potent acne medication, which he has been taking for 5 weeks so far.( It usually takes months). This medication also has some links with depression, but again, i've seen no sign of it.
What I have noticed though is that my son, who has always had an obsessive streak, has become obsessed of late with getting a lean, muscular physique. He has a strict weight-lifting routine, goes for long walks, has special protein drinks, cooks up his own food eg, chicken, spinach. He is fit, healthy and happy but can't talk about anything except his weight and his regime and his diet. Today he seems worried because he's got a minor groin injury which may interfere with his exercise regime. I'm starting to worry that he may be developing anorexia.
Has anyone else heard of this happening?
I had OCD for many years myself, including bulimia for 5 years when I was his age.
