Delusions , anger

2017-04-15 16:37:13
My mom has been having a single delusion of a group of young boys trying to harm her with electronic devices. it has become so severe over last four years that she has to close all the doors and windows, wear plasters over her body to protect herself from them. she also thinks they are trying to harm other members of family. she is otherwise very sane and with good intelligence. please help. she refuses to come to a doctor. she gets angry and outbursts on denying her delusion or speaking of a doctor
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These are symptoms if a paranoid delusional disorder. In this illness, the person has a single fixed false belief and is able to function somewhat well in other fields of life. It is very difficult to treat as the patient will be very resistive. However an antipsychotic may help to decrease the behavioural problems.  Please ask a psychiatrist to undertake a home visit and prescribe meds for your mother.

Answered2017-04-15 16:44:18

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