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Son's mental health issues
My son aged 25 was working in call centre and resigned in December saying he would change to another.He lived separately and disappeared for a month after resigning.When we found him he was in a shabby state.He hardly talks but understands everything.His eating habits are normal but at times he starts touching his own feet or ours and this he dies several times a day.He often stares at the roof .He sits in front of home temple several times a day. Above all he hardly speaks four five words in a day.
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Dr. Sheba Singh (PhD)
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27 yrs exp
Mumbai
Consult a Psychaitrist at the earliest. Your son needs medication.
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Dr. Akshata Bhat
Psychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Mumbai
His behavioral problems are an indication of an underlying problem. Consult a Psychiatrist at the earliest and take him for a detailed assessment.
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You can consult me for further management if required
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Ms. Lakshmi T Rajan
Counselling Psychologist
15 yrs exp
Chennai
Dear sir,
Try to find out in your own ways and yes of course politely what happened in that one month. When you ask this you should ask in a way that he feels confident of sharing with you.
What about his appetite and sleeping patterns.
Please consult a psychiatrist for more evaluation
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