Hello Dr My daughterwho is doing BAHonsEng from DU suddenly lost interest in studies andwas not behaving as a normal humanbeing from 8th April2013.Itook her to aPsychotrist who gave her Sizodone plus ,joycometc.Then ITook her toAIIMS on16th April where the Doctor prescribed Sizodone4mg twice a day and pacitone2mg in morning and afternoon. After two weeks we again took her to AIIMSwhere doctor told that she has clusterB personality disorder and these medicines werw not required.But since she has to appear in exams so he will prescribe the same medicine.She appeared in exams but did not study much.After exams  Doctor has reduced Sizodone to4mg and pacitone 2mg and asked to reduce the drugs slowly.What should I do now.
Hi there ~I understand your concerns for your daughter.  In my practice I would diagnose your daughter with depression and start her on medications for the same as well as therapy or counseling to find out what the reason for her illness is and what are the possible solutions to your problems.  However, since she is already in treatment and her specialist has asked her to go down on the medications slowly, I advise you to consider the same.  If however, things start to decline in terms of her relationships with you or with others as well as functionality declines in the domain of her studies, it will be well worth it to give the medications a try.  I hope you consider the options and pick the best one in the interest of your daughter as well as your family. Take care and have a nice day!