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Psychosis in daughter

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jesles · 04/01/2022 17:48

My DD 14 has been recently seeing and hearing things, paired with delusions. She thought I was a spy and tried to attack me, has thought Allah has been speaking to her and has claimed to be Osana Bin Laden's messenger. What do I do? She hasn't been diagnosed with anything, however I am suspecting psychosis; mental health services here are dire. I have been considering an inpatient psychiatric facility. Should I? I'm concerned. What do I do?

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Rexthesnail · 04/01/2022 17:53

Are you in the UK?

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jesles · 04/01/2022 17:55

@Rexthesnail

Are you in the UK?
Nope. Middle eat
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jesles · 04/01/2022 17:55

east*

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CorrBlimeyGG · 04/01/2022 17:57

Has she seen a psychiatrist?

recliner247 · 04/01/2022 17:58

Please find her the best in patient ward if you do think she needs it, i pray she recovers soon xx

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jesles · 04/01/2022 17:59

@CorrBlimeyGG

Has she seen a psychiatrist?
Yes, however they havent done much.
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jesles · 04/01/2022 17:59

@recliner247

Please find her the best in patient ward if you do think she needs it, i pray she recovers soon xx
I will try. Thank you for advice.
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catandbabymama · 04/01/2022 18:03

I would never put my daughter in an inpatient psychiatric facility in the Middle East. Are you originally from the UK? I'd be moving back to get her the best help possible if that were an option as I don't think it's going to end well otherwise.
I hope she gets sorted

AffIt · 04/01/2022 18:03

Can you afford to engage a private psychiatrist, even online?

I am NOT a psychiatrist or mental health professional, but there is, I believe, a very specific form of psychosis which manifests as a sort of religious mania (which, for the life of me, I cannot remember the name of) which apparently manifests most frequently in teenage girls.

I repeat, I have NO experience of mental health issues at all, but your post triggered a memory of having read about something similar to your issue a few years ago.

I think it's a form of dissociation related to puberty, growing up etc, but from what I remember from my very amateur-level interpretation, can be treated successfully through talking therapies.

My best wishes to you, this must be distressing for both you and your daughter.

CorrBlimeyGG · 04/01/2022 18:04

What did the psychiatrist suggest? Inpatient care should be the last resort, not the first.

Joystir59 · 04/01/2022 18:05

If you can afford a private psychiatrist get one engaged asap. For a good prognosis its important to treat psychosis as early as possible (based on my mental health first aid training)

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jesles · 04/01/2022 18:07

@catandbabymama

I would never put my daughter in an inpatient psychiatric facility in the Middle East. Are you originally from the UK? I'd be moving back to get her the best help possible if that were an option as I don't think it's going to end well otherwise. I hope she gets sorted
No, but we have been considering moving. Thank you for advice.
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jesles · 04/01/2022 18:08

@AffIt

Can you afford to engage a private psychiatrist, even online?

I am NOT a psychiatrist or mental health professional, but there is, I believe, a very specific form of psychosis which manifests as a sort of religious mania (which, for the life of me, I cannot remember the name of) which apparently manifests most frequently in teenage girls.

I repeat, I have NO experience of mental health issues at all, but your post triggered a memory of having read about something similar to your issue a few years ago.

I think it's a form of dissociation related to puberty, growing up etc, but from what I remember from my very amateur-level interpretation, can be treated successfully through talking therapies.

My best wishes to you, this must be distressing for both you and your daughter.

That would fit her well. I'll look at that, and the psychiatrist. Thank you.
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jesles · 04/01/2022 18:08

@CorrBlimeyGG

What did the psychiatrist suggest? Inpatient care should be the last resort, not the first.
The psychiatrist hasn't said much, apart from regular therapy sessons.
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jesles · 04/01/2022 18:09

@Joystir59

If you can afford a private psychiatrist get one engaged asap. For a good prognosis its important to treat psychosis as early as possible (based on my mental health first aid training)
I've been looking into that. Thank you
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Kindnessandcourage · 04/01/2022 18:09

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jesles · 04/01/2022 18:11

@Kindnessandcourage

Op as a parent we often want answers but please don't jump to psychosis or any other medical conclusions without seeing or taking advice from a doctor. Please don't put her in an institution. Book an appointment with a psychiatrist and take her along. See what he says. In my opinion you need proper medical advice and not random information online. Take care and do update us when you can.
Yes, she is with a psychiatrist and in outpatient mental health care but it hasn't been doing much.
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Rexthesnail · 04/01/2022 18:13

How long has she been receiving care? Is she on any medication? Has medication been discussed?

Kindnessandcourage · 04/01/2022 18:14

From what I have heard these things take time. Have they given you a diagnosis yet? It must be hard for her and for you too.

CorrBlimeyGG · 04/01/2022 18:14

There are no miracle solutions in mental health, if she is seeing a psychiatrist and having therapy, that's far from not much.

I understand it is distressing for you, but recovery or condition management does take time.

Wheresmywoolyjumpers · 04/01/2022 18:17

This is often the age that psychosis first emerges, so that a psychotic disorder like schizophrenia would be a consideration. However psychosis can also come along with depression or bipolar disorder and in order to assess that 24 hour observation is very helpful. Scrupulosity (preoccupation with religion) is a form of OCD but is also seen a lot in psychotic disorders. Whatever is going on, if what she has is not helping, I would seriously consider in patient care for a while.

Prescottdanni123 · 04/01/2022 18:23

Is it possible that she has been speaking to someone? She is of the age that terrorists/extremists like to target and vulnerable. Teenagers are easily contactable by strangers due to social media etc.

I'm not saying that there isn't a psychosis element as well but there could be someone fanning the flames.

I wish I had more help and suggestions in terms of treatment, but I don't know anything about health care where you are.

Beseen22 · 04/01/2022 18:43

Have you been to regular GP first for a medical assessment? I don't work with young people but anyone over the age of 18 presenting with delusions/paranoid thoughts would be assessed first to see if there is some sort of organic cause they may have brain scans/ blood tests etc etc. It probably is fairly likely to be a mental health concern with the age she is presenting but just to ensure there is no reversible cause.n

Stompythedinosaur · 04/01/2022 18:44

How long have you been in contact with the psychiatrist? Are they still assessing? It is quite feasible a proper assessment of her needs would take several sessions.

Has medication been considered? Spoken therapy and medication together is generally most effective in my experience.

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