How to deal with mental illness of teenager?
Patient: Hi My daughter is 19yo she was dx vasal vagal syncope, 2 yrs ago after a slew of tx meds...all was discontinue she also has a eating disorder getting a good control of it.she just spent a week in hospital with pneumonia she had a thoracentesis where they tap 1500cc. they are not sure what and where it came from maybe viral/bacteria with mono.......my daughter had much improved prior to this from the syncope passing less and milder episodes. Since the past illness the syncope is back in full force,last about 2 min pulse weakwakes up startled lights bother her and she at times stairs for a couple seconds before coming around.We lower her head elevate legs and arouse her with cold water.Please help where do I go from here.We have had tilt test 2 wk cardio monitor 3 day eeg beta blockers antidepressant and salt tabs Doctor: DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You should know that these problems are not mental diseases, but are mental disorders. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Exercise, Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. I can help you in this aspect. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.