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What Is The Treatment For Hallucinations During Pregnancy?

i dont know how to ask i feel stupid ughhh ok im having is a loss of contact with reality, (hallucinations) bad ones i have a 5 year old son and i am currently 9 months pregnant and the hallucinations has to do with my kids is this a serious problem who can i help its been going on for 5 years i cry alot n it happens at least two weeks a month!!
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
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Hello and thanks for your query..

I understand that you must be quite distressed and worried about your hallucinatory experiences. Having hallucinations is indicative of a psychotic disorder.

You have mentioned that this problem has been going on for 5 years, however, you seem to be quite distressed by it now. Often, psychiatic problems get worse during pregnancy due to the associated stress and physiological changes.

Since you appear to be going through a lot of distress during this period, I would advise you to seek professional help. There are effective treatments in the form of medication and psychological therapy which can help control your symptoms. So, please ask for a psychiatric consultation and further treatment.

Best wishes,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MRCPsych.(U.K.)
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What Is The Treatment For Hallucinations During Pregnancy?

Hello and thanks for your query.. I understand that you must be quite distressed and worried about your hallucinatory experiences. Having hallucinations is indicative of a psychotic disorder. You have mentioned that this problem has been going on for 5 years, however, you seem to be quite distressed by it now. Often, psychiatic problems get worse during pregnancy due to the associated stress and physiological changes. Since you appear to be going through a lot of distress during this period, I would advise you to seek professional help. There are effective treatments in the form of medication and psychological therapy which can help control your symptoms. So, please ask for a psychiatric consultation and further treatment. Best wishes, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MRCPsych.(U.K.)