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Teenager feeling empty and lonely inside - who should treat?



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amother
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Post Sat, Nov 02 2024, 10:47 pm
Almost seems to be living in a lethargy. Very little motivation to do anything - get out of bed, eat, participate in anything (will do all of the above with a huge amount of effort).
Who deals with this type of problem? Therapist? Dr.? psychiatrist? Rebbe?
I'm leaning toward therapist. Does anyone have experience with this?
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giftedmom  




 
 
    
 

Post Sat, Nov 02 2024, 10:53 pm
First thing is a full work up, make sure that includes testing for Lyme. If everything is totally normal you go the psychiatric route together with therapy.
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amother
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Post Yesterday at 9:55 am
Interesting. Would the dr. test for that just b/c I ask for it? Or when I say I want a full workup they know what to be on the lookout for?
Thanks!
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  giftedmom




 
 
    
 

Post Yesterday at 10:08 am
amother OP wrote:
Interesting. Would the dr. test for that just b/c I ask for it? Or when I say I want a full workup they know what to be on the lookout for?
Thanks!

They should, but not all doctors are equal so get a recommendation for a good, thorough one. Especially when it comes to Lyme not everyone will catch it.
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amother
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Post Yesterday at 10:39 am
Thank you!
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amother
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Post Yesterday at 12:40 pm
First pediatrician for basic blood work. Check anemia, thyroid, etc.

Next try to have a heart to heart with him. What does he need? To get involved in something meaningful? To get a hobby he enjoys?

Next I strongly recommend going to his Rebbi before a therapist.

But if that doesn't help, definitely a therapist. Save a psychiatrist for last.
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amother
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Post Yesterday at 1:01 pm
Therapy

This can come from early developmental trauma
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