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This Isn't Epilepsy Related, But Trying To Help A Friend. She Thinks He Has Social Anxiety Or Multiple Personality Disorder....

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question đź’­
Minneapolis, MN

but he hasn't gone to the doctor, even for an annual physical, for over 20 years
Would that include this behavior? Another friend has recently started asking if this is what depression looks like. This individual is constantly seeking attention, so when my friend offers to go somewhere with him somewhere and he can pick, he ignores her and just goes sits is his garden all day, even when she is there trying to ask how is day went. The only friends he has are when he makes treats and brings… read more

October 11
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I agree with Eric Thom, he has gotten away with too much for too long and it will only continue to get worse. Eric says it way better than I do. And yes he does need and evaluation and diagnosis, but good luck with that.

October 12
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It's understandable to want to help a friend who may be struggling. However, it's not possible to diagnose someone's condition without an evaluation from a medical professional. Gently encouraging your friend to see a doctor may be the most helpful approach. If your friend is open to support, you could research local mental Show Full Answer

It's understandable to want to help a friend who may be struggling. However, it's not possible to diagnose someone's condition without an evaluation from a medical professional. Gently encouraging your friend to see a doctor may be the most helpful approach. If your friend is open to support, you could research local mental health resources together or go with them to an appointment. Listening without judgment is also important. Ultimately, they need to make their own healthcare decisions when ready.

October 11
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Needs to get a psychologist evaluation for a diagnosis

October 12
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I also agree with the epilepsy team. Also if they ever act like they are going to harm themselves or say something about it or harm others even in passing call the emts and they will take them to the hospital and evaluate and transfer them to a place that can help them. Here in our state they have numerous places that take people with and without insurance just in our area from people who had to use them on mentally ill family members. They are all fine and working after getting help. One still sees a therapist but has a good life now.
So watch for anything depression can get really bad and needs intervention with emts sometimes. Best of luck with dealing with this tender situation. 🙏

October 12
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I agree with the epilepsy team post and hang in there and try and stay pos,

October 12

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