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My mother age 48 suddenly went to another world she is thinking gods are trying to hurt her she is talking very weird but not blabbering she is not at all sleeping she is talking about animals attacking her but not that much hearing stuff and saying she is able to see things sometimes very bad sleep, childish, high suicidal behaviour 25 years back was depressed once severly since 4 days we kept her on these meds attached I don't want to hospatalize hervi want second opinions I have no idea how to believe a doctor my family wants her to be hospataluzed some are like no need but they are not even seeking second opinion final call is mine ,is hospitalization worth it taking care of her in home gives her support and are online consultations ok for this kind of problems please tell
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Hospitalization is must in this condition..this behavior comes under psychosis and related symptoms..many metabolic and bodi fluid related pathology can be cause of this condition,to rule out related cause for this condition hospitalization is must..timely medication and treatment will lead to rapid recovery and regular medication will reduce chances of relapse in your mother
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Go for hospital admission,there is no any second opinion will apply over this opinion
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Sudden changes like fixed fearful beliefs, disturbed sleep, seeing or sensing things that others don’t, confused behaviour, and suicidal thoughts usually mean the mind is under acute psychological distress. When this happens quickly, it is less about willpower or family support alone, and more about the brain temporarily losing its ability to judge reality clearly. This can happen even in people who were well for many years.
What you are describing is serious but treatable, and your concern is very appropriate.
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At this stage, the safest way forward usually involves:
- Getting an urgent, in-person psychiatric evaluation. When symptoms include poor sleep, strong fear-based beliefs, and suicidal behaviour, close monitoring becomes important.
- Understanding that hospitalisation is not a punishment. It is often recommended when safety, sleep, and medication response need to be stabilised in a protected setting.
- Seeking a second opinion from another psychiatrist if you are unsure — this is reasonable and common, but it should still be done urgently and preferably face to face.
- Ensuring she is not left alone, and that family members are aligned on prioritising safety over comfort or stigma.
- Involving a mental health professional such as a therapist, who can help with emotional containment, reduce fear and agitation, support the family, and assist in recovery once the acute phase settles
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yes you can consult online. it's nice you want to take care of her at home. sometimes it's better to hospitalized.
seems prescription is good. medications need some time to act/show effect. sleep may improve suddenly. Dosage increment depends on symptom improvement.
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Hello Sir
Looks like Schizophrenia (but still require further history for confirmation)
Medications are good but are at little low dosage and requires some modifications of medicines
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kindly contact me on seven nine seven four six zero eight one nine nine or kindly consult online for further management and treatment
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Hey, I understand this must be very stressful situation for you. I can see from her prescription that her BP was recorded high and the onset of symptoms are sudden. It's better to get some investigations done and also to visit the psychiatrist.
As her condition looks a little severe here, it's better to get her hospitalized for initial few days.
I know, it's hard time but with right medications and timely help she will recover.
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Hello.
She is suffering from a kind of psychiatric illness. Whatever medications are being given they are more than required in number. Need to adjust the number and doses of medications.
Please Consult online or in person for a second opinion.
Will decide if she requires admission after getting to know the details.
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Dr. Anurag Solanki
Psychiatrist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Please take opinion in personal meet, offline, avoid online, please start treatment as there is also time limited prognosis, untreated psychosis can have low response later
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Dr. Indraja Sharma
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Kota
• Hospitalization is strongly recommended at this stage.
• Sudden symptoms at this age need close monitoring, investigations, and medication adjustment, which cannot be done safely at home.
• Online consultations are not sufficient for this severity.
• Short-term admission (a few days) helps with safety, sleep restoration, diagnosis, and faster stabilization.
• With timely treatment, recovery is very much possible.
Home care is appropriate only after symptoms are controlled and risk reduces.
Right now, safety and stabilization come first.
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