can I get a diagnose for someone who lives there life in a fantasy world and cannot tell the difference between reality and fantasy
my daughter does things and says things which we know is not true but she believes it so blindly to be true and will not except that this thing she has said did not happen
2007-02-04 04:14:28 · 7 answers · asked by Sharen B 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
An online message board is no place to look for a psychiatric diagnosis. Anyone who offers one is either unqualified to do so or is too unprofessional to be trusted as no reputable professional would give out advice this way.
Your daughter needs to be referred to a specialist for a proper mental health evaluation.
2007-02-04 04:35:03 · answer #1 · answered by freebird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, it depends on the age of your child. Also, it depends on whether or not it is fantasy world or real world situations. "Imaginary" friends and situations can be normal for children. Take her to her Family Practice doctor. If they decide that she may need treatment, then they will refer you to a Mental Health practice for evaluation. Schizophrenia usually doesn't show up until very late teens and early 20s, but there are many other things that may cause delusions and hallucinations. It could be as simple as an active imagination or just a hormone level change due to her diet. Don't try to diagnose her yourself. It takes a professional to diagnose. Good Luck and I hope the best for you.
2007-02-04 04:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by D H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a medical diagnosis a good history is needed. I can say in psychiatry a disconnection from reality is considered a major mental disorder and the person should be examined by a psychiatrist. But even the vague and unreal statements are of value for psychanalysis. You may tell me more or speak online about it.
2007-02-04 04:25:00 · answer #3 · answered by Vahid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be denial could be drugs could be lying could be a mental illness of some sort only way to find out for sure is to take her to a qualified therapist and even then she still has confidentially rights even as a kid not everthing that she tells the therapist will be told to you
2007-02-04 04:49:41 · answer #4 · answered by ourlittleposseof12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What exactly is her fantasy world? What things are she saying? How old is she? More info. and we could all help lots more. :oP
2007-02-04 04:43:31 · answer #5 · answered by Ms.Laura 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to get therapy. A doctor can determine if she's ill, or just has a great imagination.
Good luck.
2007-02-04 04:19:00 · answer #6 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have to be care full on answering this question as there is so many possibilities,it could just be normal growing up,it could be she does not have friends,you do need to see your GP as i am trying to avoid the mental side schizophrenia.
2007-02-04 04:21:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋