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What Causes Talking To Self, Laughing Alone And Socially Aloof?

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Posted on Thu, 11 Jun 2015
Question: My son is 30 years old. He talks to himself and laughs. I find a little strange. He is socially awkward .
What is your point of view and suggestion in this situation?
Thank You for your respond. XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
He has likely some psychotic disorder,consult psychiatrist soon

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing to us.I can understand your concern for your son.

Talking to self, laughing alone and socially aloof are symptoms of psychotic disorder. If these symptoms are there since more than 6 months possibility of schizophrenia is there.
We need to rule out physical condition by routine physical check up and substance abuse by detail history as medical condition or drug abuse can cause these type of psychotic symptoms sometime.

For diagnosis detail history and mental status examination are to be done by psychiatrist. After diagnosis treatment can be started.
Earlier the treatment starts better the results. I would request you to consult psychiatrist as soon as possible for better outcome.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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What Causes Talking To Self, Laughing Alone And Socially Aloof?

Brief Answer: He has likely some psychotic disorder,consult psychiatrist soon Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for writing to us.I can understand your concern for your son. Talking to self, laughing alone and socially aloof are symptoms of psychotic disorder. If these symptoms are there since more than 6 months possibility of schizophrenia is there. We need to rule out physical condition by routine physical check up and substance abuse by detail history as medical condition or drug abuse can cause these type of psychotic symptoms sometime. For diagnosis detail history and mental status examination are to be done by psychiatrist. After diagnosis treatment can be started. Earlier the treatment starts better the results. I would request you to consult psychiatrist as soon as possible for better outcome. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.