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Inactive, Withdrawn, Sleeps all day long
My brother has been in treatment for 3yrs for mental health issues (1st diagnosed as depressive disorder, then partial schizophrenia, currently F20). He has high thyroid levels too. He keeps sleeping all day long and is unwilling to do anything else. He talks with extreme awkwardnss & has many OCD-type quirks. In past he used to be a class topper & very active. Now on asking to study, do any chores or activities, he simply refuses and keeps sleeping. Not sure if treatment is helping, what to do?
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the above symptoms require combination therapy for proper management i.e. medicines and psychotherapy. Try consulting a clinical psychologist along with psychiatrist for better management of the symptoms.
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consult psychiatrist and a psychologist
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Currently it is he is suffering from paranoid schizophrenia.
Continue psychiatric treatment in a modern hospital. I also suggest to consult a homoeopathic physician. Homoeopathy has some miracle results in mental disorders.
With modern medicine and homoeopathic treatment patient may response well.
If patient can take counselling then also consult psychologist for some behaviour modification.
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Get him properly diagnosed. Therapy and medication should go hand in hand.
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Dr. Ramya Sampath
Psychiatrist
11 yrs exp
Chennai
Seek psychiatric help to tackle negative symptoms of F 20.
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medication plus occupational rehabilitation will help
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holistic approach ll help
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Dr. Arjit Gaurav
Sexologist
12 yrs exp
Gandhinagar
He having g
Schizophrenia negative symptoms
Don't waste time in psychotherapy etc
Do proper medicine on proper dose
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
It could be due to medications also..
Also, he needs therapy, he reboot himself, and to redefine his future...
A visit to a psychological counselor would be useful...
Or, you could seek an online consultation also.
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