
What Causes Depersonalisation Disorder In Children?

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In depersonalisation disorder psychological treatment is very effective
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I can understand your concern. He is just 14 and yes if he is having depersonalisation disorder then he should be evaluated by a psychiatrist before starting the drugs. I want to know if he has been diagnosed with depersonalisation disorder by a psychiatrist?
Depersonalisation disorder is a type of dissociative disorder in which individuals have feelings that their emotions or feelings are detached. The diagnosis is difficult to made and other causes should be ruled out before making this diagnosis. Due to his father leaving at his young age he has suffered significant emotional turmoil which probably caused his symptoms like emotional problems and depression.
In depression or also in depersonalisation disorder antidepressants are used commonly. But psychosocial treatments also have almost same efficacy as that of medicines. As you have mentioned that it is very difficult for you to get appointment from a psychiatrist early then I would advise you to take him to a Psychologist for proper management. Apart from counselling, Cognitive Therapy by a psychologist can help him to come out of his symptoms.
In cognitive therapy faulty thought processes, cognitive distortions of individuals are unravelled and then in successive sessions individual and psychologist work together to correct these cognitive distortions. The therapy runs in sessions but if properly done it has been found to be as effective as medicines.
If his diagnosis comes out to be Depersonalisation disorder then in my opinion COGNITIVE THERAPY would be better option than medicines in treatment. So please consult a good psychologist and take proper advise till you get appointment from a psychiatrist.
Thanks, I hope this helps you. Please don't hesitate to ask again for more doubts. Take care

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