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What are symtoms of mental retardation
My daughter who is 20 years old is facing some mental issues. She had undergone a trauma after her mother's death in a fire accident. She is becoming very restless and is showing abnormal thinking. Are these the mental retardation symptoms? If yes, then how can I tackle with this problem without troubling her more?
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No it is not mental retardation. What is experiencing is completely normal. She was emotionally attached to her mother.
This is an emotional outburst. Kindly consult with a clinical psychologist and start with therapy sessions for her.
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Mr. Sidharth Mishra
Psychologist
6 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
It is Post traumatic stress disorder. Your daughter requires medication and psychotherapy.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
It is definitely not a retardation.
It is a post traumatic behavior.
Support your daughter, by helping her to Consult a psychologist in your city personally.
She needs some professional assistance.
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