Her symptoms are:
Feelings of deep sadness
Flashbacks (she has had alot of trauma)
Sudden outbursts
Imaginary friends
Zoning out
Putting up a 'wall'
Can anyone tell me what it could be. She wants me to find some diffrent things that relate to her symptoms and tell her about them. Oh and if possible try to provide a link to your source. Thank you so much. PLEASE NO SARCASM. NOT ONLY IS IT RUDE BUT ITS UPSETTING.
2006-10-20 17:19:57 · 21 answers · asked by Cecilia 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
and no it isn't one of my imaginary friends.
2006-10-20 17:29:14 · update #1
Her traumatic memories and emotions are the cause of all this. Putting out the wall is to protect herself from further hurting.
Sudden outbursts as I see can be the result of the supressed emotions.
Imaginary friends, can be her need for love of something that does not hurt her. She takes refuge into a mental created world where she feels loved and safe.
Katie Byron's teaching or Lester Levenson, methods that deal with emotional release which can help enormously with deep traumatic memories, will be of Enormous benefit. Make a search on the Internet typing those 2 names and click on their sites.
Katie Byron's presence is very healing if you can go to one of her public events all over U.S. and abroad.
One condition only: your friend must be willing to look into it. You cannot do it for Her.
Good Luck.
P.S. This is deep healing
2006-10-20 17:45:46 · answer #1 · answered by jt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's numerous things that your friend could be experiencing. I'm not a doctor, but I have a degree in Psychology with a concentration on Abnormal Psych. Showing signs of flashbacks is a symptom of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD). Having imaginary friends is a sign of Schizophrenia and the other symptoms are signs of Depression and Bi-polar Disorder.
2006-10-20 17:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by jronram 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I cannot diagnose your friend's problem. It would be illegal to do so as I am an RN not an MD. However, you have presented symptoms that trouble me and I would get her to a psychiatrist or therapist ASAP. Having worked with psychiatric inpatientsas an RN, I have seen these symptoms and there are medications out there that can help her live a better life, along with therapy. No book will tell you what you want to know. There are many factors to consider when diagnosing a mental illness. You cannot do it on your own. An experienced and reputable therapist or Dr. is what she needs!
2006-10-20 17:37:37 · answer #3 · answered by RBRN 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
2006-10-20 21:23:13 · answer #4 · answered by fireeyedmaiden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people think having a mental illness is a "BAD" thing but it is mostly a problems with the brains ability to regulate chemicals, similar to a diabetics ability to regulate insulin. I could tell you what I think but honestly no one on this board can give you an honest evaluation without speaking to your friend. She needs to see a professional, but reassure her she is not "crazy" and it will get better with proper help. Good lucky and remember just to be there for her. My father commited suicide because he would rather have died than admit he had a mental disorder, I say admitting it and getting proper help is the most important help and people understand the brain better today. She is lucky to have a friend care so much. Im or email me if you need to talk, it is important and I am proud you are trying to help.
2006-10-20 18:32:24 · answer #5 · answered by Tiffany H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She seriously needs to go see a doctor, even a regular MD can treat depression. It sounds to me that she may have the beginning signs of Bipolar Type II which is very easily treatable with antidepressants and maybe some mood stabilizers. Get your friend some help soon. Hope this helps both of you.
2006-10-20 17:30:27 · answer #6 · answered by Elsa A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend needs to see a psychiatrist. From what your describing it could be Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome or she could have schizophrenia. Ask her if she is hearing voices; if so she has shizophrenia and should be started on the proper medicine. Regardless she should seek medical attention. Good luck.
2006-10-20 17:29:41 · answer #7 · answered by Tias 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A psychological disease or psychological ailment is a psychological trend, doubtlessly meditated in habit, it is often linked with misery or incapacity, and which isn't considered element of customary progression of a man or woman's lifestyle. The motives of psychological subjects are numerous and often doubtful, and theories could comprise findings from quite a few fields.
2016-10-02 12:37:44 · answer #8 · answered by cosco 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though I was a psych nurse I can't diagnosis her.
Definatly signs of depression.
Also perhaps some schitzphrenia
She definatly needs to be seen by a doctor. psychiritis or psychologist
2006-10-20 19:56:24 · answer #9 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like Post Tramatic Stress... here are some links...
http://www.sidran.org/ptsdbrochure.html
http://www.findthelight.net/anxiety/post_traumatic_stress.htm
http://www.bpdresources.com/ptsd.html
Does she see a therapist already? If not maybe she can call a anonymos hotline to just talk to someone about it....without feeling overwelmed or judged.
2006-10-21 16:53:51 · answer #10 · answered by code_blue_girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋