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Is it possible that my boyfriend be depressive or does he have problem with alcohol?
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Yes: If your boyfriend seems depressed and shows changes in his sleep, energy, concentration, motivation and/or enjoyment of activities he could be depressed. However if he is drinking this can result in picture consistent with a depression. Unless there's a clear history of depression in the absence of the alcohol, the alcohol has to be out of the picture in order to clearly diagnose depression.
Answered 1/28/2017
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