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Suggest Remedy For Depression And Abnormal Behavior

my grandmother has been falling out with her husband for insignificant reasons i no it sound stupid but this is becoming very regular she'll strop of and leave sometimes she wont come back till dinner time we have no idea where she's went. She has also started falling out with her daughter (my mother). My grandparents are getting on in years now and my granddad has a heart condition her unusual antics are taring him apart he'll stay with her for ages begging her to forgive him (for absolutely nothing) we are all worried that the stress is going to kill him someday. she will also do other things that indicate depression like wanting to sleep all day or not wanting to see people we've asked are gp but he wont give us anything to help her.
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Hi

I had gone through your query.

You have given many details that indicate one of the following diagnosis.

1. Dementia
2. Dementia with psychotic behavior
3.Late lite depression.
4.Depression with psychotic feature
5.Organic brain syndrome due to underlying medical condition.

In old age there are possibilities of behavior disturbance due to medical problem.

But physical and psychological examination is necessary to reach proper diagnosis.

Routine test and mental status examination will give more confirmatory idea.

It can be treated with anti psychotic and antidepressant medicines.

Choice of drug depend upon diagnosis.

So consult psychiatrist and get further assistance.

Still have query then feel free to ask.

Thank you.
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Suggest Remedy For Depression And Abnormal Behavior

Hi I had gone through your query. You have given many details that indicate one of the following diagnosis. 1. Dementia 2. Dementia with psychotic behavior 3.Late lite depression. 4.Depression with psychotic feature 5.Organic brain syndrome due to underlying medical condition. In old age there are possibilities of behavior disturbance due to medical problem. But physical and psychological examination is necessary to reach proper diagnosis. Routine test and mental status examination will give more confirmatory idea. It can be treated with anti psychotic and antidepressant medicines. Choice of drug depend upon diagnosis. So consult psychiatrist and get further assistance. Still have query then feel free to ask. Thank you.