Billiejean_21 Gen ❌ :
It was a hot mess yesterday during that testimony . 😂 I would be trying to stay out of the DSM battlefield. The 4 week definition is in the DSM as a qualifier to PPP. There is limited, if not non existent information about PPD and PPP in the DSM. This is what Dr Mack relied on to discount PPP in his “independent”report. I think Reddington made the point earlier ,the DSM has limitations where postpartum issues occur. Mack wants to argue and explain the DSM and it’s creating an issue on cross. It’s Mack’s Bible if you will. I hope we can rely on those 12 female jurors setting the record straight when they deliberate.Woman are very aware these days, and any woman who has had a baby knows postpartum issues don’t magically end at 4 weeks .I came across a 2001 article by Dr Mack, “Think like a Physiatrist,but always be a Doctor.” It is a short read, maybe shorter than some of his answers Friday.But, in the article, Dr Mack himself is making the connection between medical treatment and psychiatric care and the importance of it. An example of this is Thyroid tests that are relied on to detect Graves Disease. Graves can cause severe psychosis and even death.It often goes misdiagnosed for years as anxiety disorders or PTSD. Reddington touched on this blood work not being done by Lindsay’s doctors and physiatrist between October and January 23. I have Graves Disease, and fun fact, undiagnosed woman used to get locked in mental institutions.Treating physicians rely on other tools besides the DSM for PPD and PPP. It is well understood by doctors that postpartum issues last well past the four week period , and it is understood in that field,12 months and sometimes passed that is the norm, rather then the exception. Physical Adverse drug reactions are real and can be life threatening in some cases.Dr Mack, in 2001’s article ,reminds us of that himself. I love your content. I can’t wait to see Red’s cross on Monday.
2026-08-23 04:02:36