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My 17 year old daughter has been talking .. smiling... and laughing to herself ... is un organized rude and does not listen... uses bad language... makes friends but with rude behavior friendship does not last long... sleeps a lot...
The teacher said she smiles to herself in class ... is good at studies but last minute.
Rude with parents also
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Please take a proper consultation
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At that age and based on the symptoms you have listed, it could be a variety of things, will need to evaluate her in detail and come to a correct diagnosis based on which management will depend. Kindly book an appointment will help you out.
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Need consultation immediately madam
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Definitely needs evaluation
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consultation
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Dear Parent,
Thank you for reaching out.. your concern is absolutely valid and you’re not alone in facing this with a teenager.
At 17, many teens struggle with emotions they can’t express well. Smiling or laughing to oneself, rudeness, sleeping too much, or last-minute study habits could all be signs of emotional overload, confusion, or simply a cry for safe space.
The good news? You’ve noticed it early. I strongly suggest an in-person or online consultation with a counseling psychologist (someone your daughter is comfortable with). This phase needs to be explored gently not judged, but understood.
Therapy is not always about ‘fixing’ but about helping teens feel heard, seen, and safe something that even the most loving parents can struggle to offer consistently during conflict.
Warmly,
Seema Lall
Counseling Psychologist
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Give her the space. And do seek support for yourself too ..parenting a teen takes a village.
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Hi.. Will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for further evaluation and management
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On behalf of your daughter, you are mentioning these symptoms. More details will be needed in terms of duration, onset of symptoms, when the symptoms started or you noticed first. Since she is 17 years old, with temperamental assessment, whole history since birth, milestones , behaviour during childhood, any stressors will be needed to assess as a whole. IQ is also very important factor to get evaluated.After detailed assessment, diagnosis can be commented . You can plan a visit with a psychiatrist for further assessment
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Asap plan a visit with psychiatrist
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Hello Ma'am, Thank you for reaching out!
Her talking or smiling to herself, disorganized thinking, inappropriate language, disturbed peer relationships, excessive sleep, and social withdrawal- may be signs of an underlying psychiatric condition. These could suggest mood disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder), emerging psychosis, or other neurodevelopmental or behavioral disorders
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1. It is important to consult a qualified child and adolescent psychiatrist at the earliest.
2. A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation will help determine the diagnosis and whether she requires therapy, medication, or both.
3. Early intervention is crucial for better outcomes.
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1. Avoid scolding her behavior at this stage.
2. Try to maintain open communication, offer emotional support, and ensure her safety.
3. Sudden changes in behavior, especially in adolescence, should not be ignored.
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Evaluation is imperative.
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Get her evaluated with a psychiatrist to check if she is fine or suffering from a disorder which needs attention to be treated
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Ms. Sheetal Kusumbe
Counselling Psychologist
21 yrs exp
Thane
Hello,
Your concern about your daughter's mental wellbeing is understandable. As a mother's natural instinct you rightly sensed that her behaviour needs to be addressed and healed.
There seems to be an imbalance in emotional expression. Teens struggle to keep up with the information overload, competition in all forms and confusion in several areas needs that an appropriate and constructive outlet.
Rudeness, emotional detachment , sleeping seems to be an escapism from the outer world which can be difficult to navigate.
However, teens usually feel misunderstood, judged and frequently advised. The rudeness may be a coping mechanism to defend themselves. There is a need to be respected as individuals, loved and cared for, for who they are and want to be.
She can certainly overcome this phase when handled with sensitivity and a space to be herself.
Counseling sessions can be beneficial to achieve holistic well being.
I wish you and your daughter a wonderful bond that grows and strengthens together.
You can consult for further professional guidance.
Happy Healthy Living!
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Dr. Saloni Seth Agarwal
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Please consult a Psychiatrist .It seems to be symptoms of a childhood psychiatric disorder and is effectively treated on medication
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Consult a Psychiatrist
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Do not delay as childhood disorders progress rapidly
You can consult me online through Practo as well
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Dr. Siddharth Rathore
Sexologist
13 yrs exp
Ujjain
You need to consult psychiatrist for this problem and may be able to diagnose and treat it properly
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you can consult me on practo for further discussion
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Dr. Mohd Ahsan
Psychiatrist
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
More details required for proper evaluation of symptoms regarding following headings
1. Developmental milestones
2. Gross motor/fine motor skills
3. Scholastic performance
4. Any significant antenatal/prenatal/postnatal events
5. H/o high grade fever
6. Reversal of milestones if any
7. Adaptive functioning
Followed by formal IQ assessment to arrive at a conclusion
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formal evaluation with a psychiatrist
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don't self medicate
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