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Child Paranoid/Schizophrenia
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Child Paranoid/Schizophrenia
by Hary__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Harry on July 13, 1999 at 03:24:16
My son Tommy is now 9 years old and he is well liked by his peers. However, he is always not sure of himself i.e. lacking of self confident. Over the last few years, occasionally he has been disturbed by things that I shall think a normal child would not be affected. I am merely comparing Tommy to his little brother who is 6 1/2.
For instance we have recently watched the Disney's new movie "Tarzen" and that Tommy was very much disturbed by the scene that the leopard killed Tarzen's parents, eventhough there was no actual killing shown in the movie. After seeing the movie,for 2-3 days Tommy was sad and felt scared. When asked what is scaring him, my son suggested that some bad guy may kill him or us. My worry is that a 9 year old should be able to distinguish between real and friction. I am also noticing bad news such as murdering cases would easily trigger my son to apply himself as the victim. During Tommy's depressed period,he would ask to watch his favorite comedy as the mean for his escape of his fear.
Since my wife's second cousin happened to have Schizophrenia and I undersatand that this illness is hereditary, is there any sign of an early stage of Schizophrenia in my son's situation?
I would appreciate that you let me know what to look for and if indeed my son has the symptom of Schizophrenia.
Thank,
Harry
Follow Ups:
Re: Child Paranoid/Schizophrenia HVMA Ph.D. - KDK 7/13/1999
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Child Paranoid/Schizophrenia Harry 7/13/1999
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Re: Child Paranoid/Schizophrenia Harry 7/14/1999
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Child Paranoid/Schizophrenia HVMA Ph.D. - KDK 7/15/1999
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My son Tommy is now 9 years old and he is well liked by his peers. However, he is always not sure of himself i.e. lacking of self confident. Over the last few years, occasionally he has been disturbed by things that I shall think a normal child would not be affected. I am merely comparing Tommy to his little brother who is 6 1/2.
For instance we have recently watched the Disney's new movie "Tarzen" and that Tommy was very much disturbed by the scene that the leopard killed Tarzen's parents, eventhough there was no actual killing shown in the movie. After seeing the movie,for 2-3 days Tommy was sad and felt scared. When asked what is scaring him, my son suggested that some bad guy may kill him or us. My worry is that a 9 year old should be able to distinguish between real and friction. I am also noticing bad news such as murdering cases would easily trigger my son to apply himself as the victim. During Tommy's depressed period,he would ask to watch his favorite comedy as the mean for his escape of his fear.
Since my wife's second cousin happened to have Schizophrenia and I undersatand that this illness is hereditary, is there any sign of an early stage of Schizophrenia in my son's situation?
I would appreciate that you let me know what to look for and if indeed my son has the symptom of Schizophrenia.
Thank,
Harry
Follow Ups:
Re: Child Paranoid/Schizophrenia HVMA Ph.D. - KDK 7/13/1999
(4)
Child Paranoid/Schizophrenia Harry 7/13/1999
(3)
Re: Child Paranoid/Schizophrenia Harry 7/14/1999
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Re: Child Paranoid/Schizophrenia Harry 7/14/1999
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Child Paranoid/Schizophrenia HVMA Ph.D. - KDK 7/15/1999
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