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Dear Dotor, We have only child of 13 year old son . His behaviour pattern is changed lot. He is lying & taking money from home without intimating,( earlier used to ask atleast) .His health also deteriorated in terms of weight & face is pale.Cheecks also sinked.He is unable to study & focus for Ling time . Getting irritated early & reverts loudly for any communication. We stopped mobile usage as observed watching adult contents with friends . We doubt ,he masterbates excessively. Pls.guide , how to take out him from such condition & improve him on Health & behaviour front.
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He has just entered teenage. Most will be his hormones.but would also suggest to look in his environment for friends and bullies... most tend to be cause of bullying. Connect with psychotherapist.
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It seems to be warning signs of ODD with behavioral changes.
It needs to be addressed asap otherwise it may get complicated.
It can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine if required.
You need an expert Psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
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i have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist for the last 17 years. you can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance.
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Hi, Handling a teenager is really challenging.You need to identify the possible causes for his behaviour.Consult a clinical psychologist for professional assessment.Finding out the root cause Is important.You can also consult a physician to assess his physical parameters.
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Proper guidance & counselling is necessary to work on such issue. Physically let him meet once, then we can understand the issue & its contributing factor.
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To begin with, I would suggest you to get him checked up for any probable physical health-related issues, probably through your family physician. The next suggestion would be for you both parents to improve your awareness about dealing with an adolescent child. Your son is just beginning into his adolescence. Adolescence is a developmental stage in which an individual is a little more than a child but not a fully developed adult. This is the stage in which the child will try to assert as an independent individual, defy the elders and experiment with everything including both mind and body. It is very necessary that the adolescent lives within a reasonably restrictive social structure even while enjoying all socially legitimate freedoms. On your worries about his "excessive" masturbation, I would like you to remember that he might just have achieved sexual maturity and it is usual for an adolescent to overdo things that are sexually pleasurable. Masturbation is usually not harmful. But you need to check if it is becoming addictive.
With all the above, I would suggest you to consult a psychologist and put your son through some counselling / therapeutic sessions. More than anything else, as parents, both of you need to learn the art of grooming and coping with an adolescent. A lot of professional materials are available on this topic on the internet.
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Please get your son checked up by your family physician. Also, please consult a psychologist.
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Ms. Simran Sharma
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1 yrs exp
Kolkata
I'm sorry you're having a challenging time with your son. It's undoubtedly tough to see a loved one struggling. Given the changes in his behavior, health, and potential habits, seeking professional help is a wise decision. A child psychologist or counselor can provide valuable insights into the underlying issues and offer guidance on supporting your son effectively. Open communication and expressing your concern compassionately can create an environment where he feels comfortable sharing his thoughts and feelings. Also, he has just started his teen years, would be healthy to deal with concerns in a practical, responsible, and compassionate way as he will pick up these behaviors as modeled by you.
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Ms. Smriti
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15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Connect with psychiatrist and psychologist both
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