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Behaviour changes and aggression
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My aunt is going through some serious changes in her personality. She was a very capable independent women but for the last few years her behaviour and mental and emotional health has declined considerably. She is always confused, she can't concentrate, she always mumbles and speak totally out of context. She can't follow instructions properly for eg if we ask her for a glass of water she will walk back and forth kitchen and sometimes if we have to remind her again. Her husband is Physically challenged so she was taking care of him. Now She is behaving aggressively to him also. She have severe mood swings. It's like she is a whole different person now she is apathetic . It's like is mentally retarded (sorry to use the word ) We are very confused which doctor to consult ? Is this dementia? But her memory seems ok. But I think she have issues with prossessing information. Please advise.
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Need proper history
May b she has some mental issues, we can't say that she is mentally retarded without knowing each and everything
Next Steps
consult psychologist
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memory is not always to linked with dementia.
it may b other thing .
there is a reason behind her behavior, we have to identify that root cause,
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Hi. Detailed clinical history is required
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diagnosis and treatment
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Dr. Seema Aggarwal (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Thanks dear for reaching out to seek help for your aunt..
Formal diagnosis is needed for her first.
Please reach out Psychiatrist or Clinical Psychologist for the diagnosis and treatment.
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi... Please consult a good Psychiatrist. Some important details are missing in your query to make an evaluation of your aunts condition. But certainly it is of Psychiatric nature.
Questions:
1. What is her age?
2. Since how many years she has been taking care
of her husband alone?
3. How was she managing her and her husband's
financial condition? Was it a big stressor for
her?
4. Does her condition gradually deteriorated or she
suddenly developed her presenting issues —
apathy, confusion, forgetfulness, aggression,
mood swings, etc.
Next Steps
Consult a Psychiatrist right now for proper Diagnosis and Medication.
Consult a Psychologist later for Counselling.
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Mr. Sandeep Kumar
Psychologist
12 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Hi, I can understand your concern
Presently first plan of action would be properly clinical assessment for her mental health issues. This symptoms show's warming signs of cognitive decline , behavioural issues with Dementia. (proper assessment required for exact daignosis)
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You can take online consultation through mental health care professional with both Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist.
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