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Suggest Treatment To Recover From Mental Illness

My brother's mental condition is not alright since last ten years. He is now 34 years old. Weather it is depression or any other complex. It started all of a sudden before 10 years is is continued till now.But now he is very serious. He is throwing away things,burning clothes, does not want to stay at home, doesnt talk to us properly. Pls help me in this matter. I need ur kind and prompt advice and help. Waiting for ur suggestion.
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
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He has a psychotic illness. A detailed assessment and evaluation is needed to plan a proper management. There are many traetment available for his help. He needs a detailed consultation and thereafter a long term treatment. Don't loose hope.

Give me more deatils-
Is it continuous illness for last 10 years
Any history of any other medical problems, addiction of alcohol or other drugs
Details of treatment received earlier if any alongwith the response.
His sleep. Interaction patterns
Does he suspect others.
Does he talk to himself

Regards,
Dr Arun
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Suggest Treatment To Recover From Mental Illness

He has a psychotic illness. A detailed assessment and evaluation is needed to plan a proper management. There are many traetment available for his help. He needs a detailed consultation and thereafter a long term treatment. Don t loose hope. Give me more deatils- Is it continuous illness for last 10 years Any history of any other medical problems, addiction of alcohol or other drugs Details of treatment received earlier if any alongwith the response. His sleep. Interaction patterns Does he suspect others. Does he talk to himself Regards, Dr Arun