Patient's question:
A 14-year-old child takes 2-3 minutes to wash their face every time (the same on snowy days), spends 30-40 minutes in the bathroom and taking a bath, is disrespectful when talking to parents, easily irritable, leaves home when arguing with their father, and has a sense of distrust towards their father. For the past two days, they have been feeling down, emotionally low, and uninterested in anything. They did not perform well in the final exams and cried for 1-2 hours at home.Doctor's answer:
From the situation you described, it appears that the 14-year-old child takes a very long time to wash their face each time and spends thirty to forty minutes in the bathroom. It is quite evident that this is a symptom of anxiety. The child's obsessive-compulsive behaviors are a way to alleviate their anxiety. The child is disrespectful to parents, prone to anger, and has expressed a desire to run away from home, appearing very aggressive. In the past two days, the child has been in a low mood, uninterested in anything, and has been crying for a long time at home. It is recommended that the parents take the child to see a psychologist for counseling to understand and vent their emotions. The psychologist will help the child address their emotions and help them calm down.