Interning at NIMHANS New Psychiatric OPD Block for lay counsellors training in March on full moon day and it was a very profound experience.
Case0: an old patient is not ready to meet the doctor, is forceably taken by his 2 relatives lifting him. in front of us. abuse words in local language towards his relatives.
Case1: Spouse alcoholism & drug abuse, Verbally abusing & beating other family members.
Case2: Student Of engineering from Odisha having panic attacks linked to exam and career anxiety.
Case3: Munnabhai like case.. 31 year old has vision of Sai Baba getting into him, apparitions of friends in front of him.. and shocked due to parents death during covid. 6 days lived with body at home alone. at AOL had a Trance for 4 hours. Doc says nerochemical imbalance has induced Psychosis, has written tablets will recover in 2 months. has history of mental health issues in parents families.
Case4: An adopted girl with no parental mental health history, has become abusive towards her parents and family, she has double lives, one of a student another as drug addict getting money from commercial sex work (sex addict multiple partners). she’s had suicidal attempts earlier and also psychotic self harm events like slashing her wrists, scars on her hand. psychiatrists admitted for 3 days but is uncooperative.
Disclaimer: As this is for academic and public awareness purposes patient confidential info i havent recorded or transmitted any private info of client patient like name, number etc..
https://activebeat.com/your-health/psychosis-6-symptoms-of-a-psychotic-episode/
LESSONS LEARNT:
1. Not to take Brain & Mental Health for granted. its a very critical & sensitive organ. to be handled with extreme Bio-Pscho-Socio Care..
2. Brain Neuro chemicals are very important and small imbalances like of sodium or any substance abuse like alcohol or drugs have a very large impact. so protect with right diet and nutrition.
3. Social Stresses & Support Systems very important for mental health wellbeing & Wellness. stay connected for collective growth.
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