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Dec 13, 2013, 02:13 AM
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My 15 year old daughter has been complaining to me that she feels like someone or something is following her around the house. Apparently, she can't see it or hear it, but it is like an oppression of some sort that makes her feel paranoid. Also, she says it is worse in darkness, but even at school, she feels like it/he is there. She can't really discern any gender or detail about this 'entity', but she feels like it is dreadful, always watching her, and that it might do something. Mostly, she feels like it's behind her, and when she turns to see something, it's not there and she feels stupid for looking.
Personally, I don't believe in ghosts. I think I would have sensed something that's amiss, but then again, maybe not. After talking to her about options, she says she is worried that this could all be in her head after all. I have no idea how to help her. If we go to a psychologist, I feel like we'll get laughed at or told that this is just a paranoid manifestation of some sort. To be honest, I don't know what to expect. Do they take this sort of thing seriously? This is really bothering her, and it has been for over a year now. I used to think she was just acting out for attention, (kind of still do...) but I feel like I should do something....just not sure what. Suggestions? |
 healingme4me, Lazermage
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Dec 13, 2013, 05:31 PM
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I might not be able to help much...
But I can relate to what your daughter expiriences... Well partially! At night I can hear is if someone is walking downstairs, yet there is no one! I tend to check behind my back as if I feel like someone or something is behind me. I feel paranoid in this way. The best you could do is to take her to a good psychologist I think, it's not fun for her to feel this way, believe me! A good psychologist shouldn't laugh at his or her "patients" (if I can say so). What you can do for now is attempt to help her as you see fit, for me it helps to have company of someone I can trust, or an animal to make me feel secure. Take care and good luck with your issue!
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Dec 13, 2013, 08:10 PM
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Or get her seen by a neurologist! Make sure, there isn't anything physically manifesting itself, in her brain. Perhaps an epileptologist? Sometimes, there's a physical explanation, for such things. If nothing is concluded from there, then they could always refer you in the proper direction, even a neuro-psychologist.
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Dec 13, 2013, 08:31 PM
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A good phyche doc will listen and not judge.
Get her evaluated. Dont wait it out. If this is how she feels, you need her to see someone. Most 15 year olds dont say the things she is saying for attention. Speaking as one mama who knows to another. Take it seriously. Sent from my SCH-S720C using Tapatalk 2 |
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Dec 13, 2013, 08:33 PM
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I would book evaluation with both a psychologist [not a counselor] and a neurologist, as was suggested.
I should write more... I had something in a similar vein going on shortly after a severe head injury sustained from a car accident. I had read many accounts of similar experiences being neurologically related. That is not to say it IS rooted in a neurological issue, but it is certainly possible. Also, it could very well be psychological, so exploring both is ideal. |
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Dec 13, 2013, 11:40 PM
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Wow... ok, thank you for the replies and suggestions. I will definitely see about calling for an appointment on Monday. I had no idea that this might possibly be neurological... she did suffer a bad concussion from a skating accident over a year ago. They never told me anything like this might happen, but now I wonder! Oh man.. anyway, thanks again! Definitely getting her some help.
(I'm so glad I've found this site... the two days I've been a member, I have learned so much..  )
Last edited by TheEbonyEwe; Dec 13, 2013 at 11:41 PM. Reason: I can't splee right. |
| healingme4me, Lazermage
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Dec 14, 2013, 01:14 AM
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 , yes, this could explain what she's experiencing!! Please, keep us, posted!! |
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Dec 14, 2013, 11:25 PM
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I am happy to hear you're following up. Even if what is happening is not real, it is real to your daughter and can be very frightening. There could be a physical cause, such as from the injury, or it could be part of a mental health condition, such as severe depression or schizophrenia.
I hope things work out for your daughter. It is great that she has found you to be a trusted person to talk to. Kudos to you for being a great parent.
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