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How To Deal With Mental Problem?
Sir, my bother 20yrs of age, suffering from mental problem since 3yrs. Sometimes he goes in the movie like Harry potter and others. He thinks he can do each and every thing which is not possible always. He is under medication in bhagalpur bihar, there is a lot of improvement but problem is not solved. He still some problem. Please suggest me what is the problem and best treatment place. Is it required lifelong treatment or it is cured within time. Can he live a simple life in future please suggest me. Thanks you.
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
I understand your concern for your brother. You have mentioned that there are times when he says and believes things that he can do each and everything. These could be due to manic episodes and he could be suffering form a Bipolar disorder.
However, a detailed history an a psychological assessment is required to confirm the diagnosis. If it is a Bipolar disorder, then treatment is with mood stabilizers. There are several mood stabilizers like Lithium, Valproate, Carbamazepine, etc. which are very effective. But in most cases, medication have to be taken on a long term basis, often lifelong. So, I would advise you to continue giving him medication and take him for regular follow ups.
Best wishes,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MRCPsych.(U.K.)
I understand your concern for your brother. You have mentioned that there are times when he says and believes things that he can do each and everything. These could be due to manic episodes and he could be suffering form a Bipolar disorder.
However, a detailed history an a psychological assessment is required to confirm the diagnosis. If it is a Bipolar disorder, then treatment is with mood stabilizers. There are several mood stabilizers like Lithium, Valproate, Carbamazepine, etc. which are very effective. But in most cases, medication have to be taken on a long term basis, often lifelong. So, I would advise you to continue giving him medication and take him for regular follow ups.
Best wishes,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MRCPsych.(U.K.)
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