A good friend of mine recently confided in me that a doctor had prescribed him "mood stabilization" drugs. He told me that he hadn't been taking them, and that he felt fine and he doesn't think he gets mood swings.
I know, from being his friend that he is quick to anger, some times for no apparent reason and that he can stay angry for days.
When he asked me if I thought that he needed the medication, I was put into a very difficult position.
First of all, I do think that he needs them. But I don't want to tell him because I don't think he would even listen to me, and it would probably just make him upset...so nothing gained.
on the other hand, by saying "no, I think your fine without them" then I'm contributing to the rationalization in his mind that he doesn't need it.
so what's the right thing to say?