Patient's question:
My mother has been mentally unstable since two years ago. She often talks to herself, laughs uncontrollably, and cries wildly. Her mood swings between extreme happiness and anger. She doesn't focus when answering questions and doesn't sleep even when it's very late at night. Recently, she often leaves the house in the middle of the night.Hello, is my mother suffering from a mental illness or is it due to severe menopausal syndrome? She is now very uncooperative with treatment, doesn't see a doctor, and refuses to take medication. I am seeking help.
Doctor's answer:
According to the explanation, your mother's symptoms indicate that menopausal syndrome should not be ruled out as a factor that may alleviate the condition. The lack of medication compliance is due to her disbelief in her illness. In this situation, the medication can be mixed into her drinking cup or food, and she should be given it when she is ( means "" in Chinese, which means "" in English) and in a normal state. Since antipsychotic Western medications have strong dependence, it is necessary to supervise her medication intake regularly. Under conditions that allow, Chinese herbal medicine treatment can be supplemented, as herbal medicine treats the root cause and can be stopped once the condition improves, with no risk of recurrence.