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Is Talking To Oneself With A Lack Of Sleep A Mental Problem?
hello .....sir/mam good afternoon my mother 50 years old a housewife . she remain talking to herself and unseen unknown people an awkward behaviour . sometimes BP goes up to 120-170. very lesser sleeping in the night hardly 3 to 4 hrs. is this a mental problem or what ? to whom should i go for a Neurologist or psychiatrist? plz guide me sir/ mam ...only my mother with me rest in this WORLD ,we only two members in our family .
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
Hi,
It appears your mother is having hallucinations because of which she appears to be talking to unseen people. It suggests the presence of psychosis. Decreased sleep and abnormal behavior are also because of that. She will need antipsychotic medicines. You should take her to a psychiatrist for necessary evaluation and treatment. A neurologist can be called in later if any neurological cause is found for the symptoms.
Best wishes.
It appears your mother is having hallucinations because of which she appears to be talking to unseen people. It suggests the presence of psychosis. Decreased sleep and abnormal behavior are also because of that. She will need antipsychotic medicines. You should take her to a psychiatrist for necessary evaluation and treatment. A neurologist can be called in later if any neurological cause is found for the symptoms.
Best wishes.
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