Overactive imagination disorder..?!
Question: a child has grown up his entire life with chronic insomnia, has never had a good night's sleep.
up until the age of around 12, the child saw pictures or forms in the darkness that moved, and the child was scared everynight and unable to sleep, and just wished it to be morning.
the child always thought they were going to be killed at night and terrified of sleeping and never went to bed.
is there such thing as an 'overactive imagination disorder?'
the images and thoughts aren't as bad for the child as hes 15, still with the inability to sleep, but now extreme stress from school and other things keeps him awake rather than horrific images.
thanks
moskk
Answers: a child has grown up his entire life with chronic insomnia, has never had a good night's sleep.
up until the age of around 12, the child saw pictures or forms in the darkness that moved, and the child was scared everynight and unable to sleep, and just wished it to be morning.
the child always thought they were going to be killed at night and terrified of sleeping and never went to bed.
is there such thing as an 'overactive imagination disorder?'
the images and thoughts aren't as bad for the child as hes 15, still with the inability to sleep, but now extreme stress from school and other things keeps him awake rather than horrific images.
thanks
moskk
I'd try some natural remedies: Nightlights, no caffine.
If those things don't work, then try going to a psychiatrist or another doctor. The boy has some hardcore anxiety issues that will cause serious problems later on in his life if he doesn't deal with them now.
He probably has some hardcore anxiety issues.. It'd probably be best if he saw a psychiatrist in the future about it.
im sure have tried the simple things like "turning on a night light?"
Some times calming music and focusing on relaxing each body part at a time can help create a place where sleep is conducive.
Otherwise seeing a physician or sleep-therapist is really the only logical solution.
It seems as though the stress, worry, and maybe even (hallucinations), or confusion.... can all be signs of "lack of sleep"... some signs are early signal.... but hallucinations is one of the later signs.
Best to see a doctor so he can succeed in life as a young man. I would probably recommend a neurologist first. Or a family practice doctor.
I wouldnt go straight for the psychiatrist lol... not that i dont trust em or anything... lol
Sincerely,
Male Cardiac Nurse