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Not Socialising and started drug
My son was used to be bullied in boarding school when he was between 10 to 13 years old, and because of this I have to withdraw him mid session in 8th standard and continuing his studies in his old day school from where he has left after fifth standard. Being a very focused and bright student till fifth now he was totally different loosing interest in studies and gradually in all other things. He started to have great interest in craft and clay art work later on in music all this has started from his boarding days. Now he is in college persuing graduation in advanced designing,but I came to know that he is not at all interested in studies. Now a couple of days back I came to know that he has started doing drugs,in his PG and outside.He has started to cut himself from all the things, though he is a very good athlete. He plays flute,reads novels, but doesn't interact with others by his own and stopped doing art work.I am really very worried,I have discontinued his PG please help me out
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He may have been struggling with depression from an early age. This may lead to his isolation from others. These patients specially young adults may resort to addictions as a way of coping with their problems. I would advise you to take him to a psychiatrist for further evaluation and treatment. Before things get worse or he starts having suicidal tendencies. Early intervention and crisis management recommended. Both for his depression and addiction problems
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Be vigilant for self harm tendencies/ aggression
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Detail history is required to access chronology of events to arrive at a proper diagnosis after that only management can be planned no guess work required as of now pharmacological or councelling can be said in the above circumstances
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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Presently he appears to be having substance use disorder which may be the reason for his discontinuation of studies.
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Hello. He definitely needs help before he strays too much. Personalized counselling and medications are required for him.
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Long story needs further clarity regarding current symptoms and issues. Substance abuse can be treated by deaddiction and needs to consult a psychiatrist at the earliest
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Dr. Arvind Vishwambhar Karad
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12 yrs exp
Latur
Consult a psychiatrist. He needs a consultation..
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Dr. Soumya Ande
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Hyderabad
Since it’s a long history, it would be crucial to get a consult and admission if required. Deaddiction should be done first, followed by assessing underlying issues.
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