My 14 year old daughter has Phycosis which we have just found out would like som!
Question: Try to treat her normally. If she becomes incoherent...use her name a lot when you speak to her, sometimes if she doesn't respond bang the table or move around a lot (it will bring her back to reality. If she is experiencing delusions or hallucinations, respond that you know she hears whatever, but you don't; when she's delusional or gets excited, change the subject to a very mundane, neutral question/statement even if it has nothing to do with what was being talked about (like..did you hear the weather for tomorrow?) If she seems threatening & there's more than 1 person around..take turns talking...this will diffuse her feelings toward 1 person. If she stands up tell her you would like her to sit, if she doesn't stand..be at the same level she is at.
If she's paranoid & thinks someone is going to hurt her, tell her how it doesn't seem possible because of (& the reason)
If she frightens you, tell her she is frightening you & you're not there to hurt her.
Join a support group. Google NAMI, get info about a local chapter. Use the hospital services..they often have multiple family groups that would include your daughter or a family support group.
Good luck to all of you.
Answers: Try to treat her normally. If she becomes incoherent...use her name a lot when you speak to her, sometimes if she doesn't respond bang the table or move around a lot (it will bring her back to reality. If she is experiencing delusions or hallucinations, respond that you know she hears whatever, but you don't; when she's delusional or gets excited, change the subject to a very mundane, neutral question/statement even if it has nothing to do with what was being talked about (like..did you hear the weather for tomorrow?) If she seems threatening & there's more than 1 person around..take turns talking...this will diffuse her feelings toward 1 person. If she stands up tell her you would like her to sit, if she doesn't stand..be at the same level she is at.
If she's paranoid & thinks someone is going to hurt her, tell her how it doesn't seem possible because of (& the reason)
If she frightens you, tell her she is frightening you & you're not there to hurt her.
Join a support group. Google NAMI, get info about a local chapter. Use the hospital services..they often have multiple family groups that would include your daughter or a family support group.
Good luck to all of you.
sorry to hear that.........check out mayoclonic.com for good information.....listen to your doctor's advice, and do research online or at the library...
That's awful. Do you mean psychosis? What is she diagnosed with - bipolar, schizoaffective...?
What advice would you like? There is so much... I guess I would just say to stay in close touch with the doctor, make sure she gets her medication every time (this is most important as she will suffer if she doesn't get it) and tell the doc all your concerns. Look up "adolescent psychosis" in Google and see if there are any support groups in the area or online.
Psychosis is complicated and can be a forerunner to Schizophrenia or she may respond well to treatments from medication. She is fairly young to have this condition. I would suggest doing research through reputable websites until you get a broad idea of the different types of depression/anxiety that are around. It can also develop from a traumatic reaction to an event or event/s or from drug or alcohol use. Underneath it all though is still the same daughter that you must try to still love even more than before. Type psychosis into google you will get plenty of information.
Ask the psychologist or psychiatrist for advice on managing her in-home to assure her safety.
Also ask how to manage the daughter and maintain your own sanity.
Ask for help in setting up a plan on who and how to deal with the girl when these symptoms come on. Often called a "safety plan"
Request a couple "family sessions" so the therapist can get the whole family "on the same page" and so the daughter will understand why you're doing what you're doing.
**Assure the daughter that you dearly love her, and are there for her safety. And, let her know you are a safe person for her to come to when feeling strongly or her thinking is off.
Hi. I'm sorry to hear about that. Just some reassurance for you. Although, I hope she isn't bipolar like I am... but I have suffered from psychosis several times in my bouts with the disease. When you have psychosis, you are soo sure that what you are thinking is real... snf my case... sad to say but I was far removed from reality.
I guess what I'd like you to know is that this is probably temporary. Anti-psychotic medication will bring her out of the psycosis. It may take longer than what you would hope and she may experience some side effects, but stay on the meds and listen to your doctor. I'm curious if she has been diagnosed with an illness. Typically, psycosis can come from trauma, mania, depression, schizo-affective disorder , drugs and alcohol, etc. etc. nami.org is a helpful site on mental disorder.
Up and beyond medication, I would recommend:
1) sleep
2) excersize
3) balanced meals
4) nothing too stressful (i.e. work, etc.)
5) journaling is great too (artwork for a 14 yr. old girl)
Just spend time with her and assure her that she's safe. She will come out of it. Keep an eye on her and keep consistent appointments with psychiatrists, therapists, etc.
Good luck! I'll pray for her. ;)
love her, and get proffessional help + medication.
This runs in my family and tends to be genetic. You did not do anything to make this happen by your parenting.
You may be in for a bumpy ride, but there is lots you can do. If you focus on her too much you will weaken the family.
There are many ways for people to be in this world, and this is just one of them. Some of my family members did- and are still doing- quite well, and others are not doing so good.
The once who are doing well have learned about their condition, the family does not hide it (they dont put it on display either) but the simply WORK with it like anything else in life that needs to be worked through. This is your daughters condition- you only share in it- you can walk away from it from time to time, but it is with her 24/7. So she is the onewho will need to know how to deal with it.
Also, remember to have fun with it. Makes jokes, laugh, and enjoy it for what it is.Some of my family members did some nutty things. Laughing at what is funny is good for you and her.
For some people, not all, but some, spirituality can be a help. I read a short article on the differences between what your daughter has and spirituality. It said, at its end, that people like your daughter have shown to make improvements when practicing certain spiritual techniques. It had something to do with how those techniques help the brain work better.
I would say good luck, but good planning and skill, acceptance and fun is more apt.
Woops, that article is at http://www.peaceandhappinessinstitute.co...
and the other is at
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They are short, but I though they were helpful