 Key features of depression and its management in general practice. |
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"..I'm not like other people.." |
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1. Fatima should be investigated in order to exclude organic illness. |
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2. A personality disorder may present in this way. |
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3. Prescribed drugs may be the cause of this presentation. |
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4. Alcohol and substance abuse should be excluded. |
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5. Domestic violence may present in this way. |
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2. A personality disorder may present in this way.
Author's answer: True
Depression may occur in association with other psychiatric conditions in particular anxiety and personality disorders. Personality disorders typically start in adolescence or early adult life and are accompanied by other symptoms such as a history of difficulty with interpersonal relationships, manipulativeness, feelings of emptiness, and lack of an identity.