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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Depression

hi please help. My son is 21 years old and suffers from anxiety and depression. However, in the last couple of days, he started having strange paranoia saying that we are (my husband and I) undercover cops out to get him. He has not been able to sleep and keeps staring out the window with binoculars saying that the neighbors are also after him. He is scaring me and my daughter and we don t know what to do. He is refusing medical help, but we can t keep him home because we are afraid he may hurt us. What can I do?
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Psychologist,  's  Response
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. This is called delusional disorder (earlier paranoia). The current behavior pattern shows that he is at the height of it and it always advisable to consult the psychiatrist who treats him. After the current delusion subsides, Cognitive behavior Therapy should be of help. Consult his psychiatrist immediately. If he is refusing medical help, you could consult the psychiatrist and get medicines like syrups to medicate your son without he knowlng.

If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Psychiatrist,  Dr. Bharti T Talreja's  Response
Thanks for putting up your query on health care magic.Your son seems to be suffering from psychosis as he is getting suspicious about neighbours and his family without any reason.You should visit local psychiatrist and get him admitted where he will get required medications.There is also option of colourles and odourless medication available which can be mixed with food if patient is not ready to take medications.
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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Depression

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. This is called delusional disorder (earlier paranoia). The current behavior pattern shows that he is at the height of it and it always advisable to consult the psychiatrist who treats him. After the current delusion subsides, Cognitive behavior Therapy should be of help. Consult his psychiatrist immediately. If he is refusing medical help, you could consult the psychiatrist and get medicines like syrups to medicate your son without he knowlng. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.