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Father is mentally disturbed
My father is unable to sleep. He forgets everything and is often disoriented. He throws files, documents, and things around. He gets hyperactive. He takes too many medicines, including sleeping pills. His behavior is not like it used to be
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I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two.
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1. Compassion oriented session
2. Significance of his life to show him by discussing past achievements
3. Mindfulness exercises to do
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Geriatric Counselling Session
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test for Diagnosis
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Hello dear,
Mental illnesses can be a result of multiple factors including biological, emotional, social and personal. In order to treat these illnesses, its important to identify the underlying cause and then treat accordingly using medicine and Psychotherapy. Usually it takes a week or two before the treatment results in improvement.
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Please get him evaluated for any science and symptoms of psychosis or age related organism because he might be having that and plus through behavioral management techniques and psychiatric medication, we can reverse it. We can improve the symptoms so maybe you can consult with me for further evaluation and detailed discussion on his condition and regarding the course of action, all the best.
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Hi.. forgetfulness and disorientation is old age could be due to many organic factors. Need further history regarding the sme to make an appropriate diagnosis. He will also need imaging.
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consult for further evaluation and management
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Dr. Arvind Vishwambhar Karad
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Further history needed, like addiction, duration of symptoms, past history psychiatric and physical illness...
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